2023-2024 Catalog

Integrative Health Body-Energy Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree focusing on Integrative Health body work and energy work to enter the workforce as an entry-level practitioner. The AAS Integrative Health Body-Energy degree prepares the student to practice a career in an area of integrative health as a licensed Massage Therapist, certified Reflexologist, certified 200-level Yoga Instructor, and/or energy work practitioner. Students can create their own practice or work alongside other practitioners in the integrative health and medical fields including wellness facilities, spas, specialty health clinics, retirement centers, sports teams, and hospitals. Students study various hands-on integrative health modalities, healing methods, and ethical issues. This program is based on a Fall start.

Learn more about this program.

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
 1.  Model a holistic view of health that integrates mind-body-spirit in illness prevention and wellness promotion
 2.  Cultivate professional therapeutic relationships by demonstrating empathy and healing presence, maintaining healthy boundaries, providing a non-judgmental and welcoming space
 3.  Demonstrate professionalism, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity when representing yourself, our Integrative Health program, FRCC, and your selected professional field
 4.  Identify and describe the fundamental similarities and differences between traditional/allopathic, alternative, holistic, complementary, and integrative health medical models
 5.  Explain the impact of physical and emotional self-care on general well-being, illness prevention, and health maintenance for health professionals as well as clients
 6.  Describe the impact of stress on health and wellness as well as practice, teach, and/or demonstrate techniques for stress reduction in regards to health management
 7.  Effectively communicate using appropriate medical terminology, sharing health-related knowledge, and utilizing active listening skills
 8.  Demonstrate critical thinking, specific skills/techniques, safety protocols, and proficiency in performing/ practicing at least one specific holistic modality
 9.  Display professional, ethical conduct in accordance with each modality’s Scope of Practice and professional accrediting organization(s), demonstrate integrity in communicating knowledge and applying skills
10.  Participate as a member of Integrative Health Professions: involvement in the integrative health field, upholding ethical standards and professional guidelines, integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on holistic health, sitting for state and/or national certification or credentialing exams, seeking professional affiliation memberships, and engaging in informed advocacy for at least one specified modality

First Semester

IHP 2001Integrative Health Keystone

3

IHP 2004Ethics in Integrative Health

2

ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 English Composition I or II (ENG 1021/22)

3

IHP 1015Intro to Reflexology

1

IHP 1016Reflexology of Hands & Feet

3

IHP 1020 or IHP 2020 Reiki Level I (IHP 1020) or Healing Touch Level I (IHP 2020)

1

IHP 1021 or IHP 2021 Reiki Level II (IHP 1021) or Healing Touch Level II (IHP 2021)

1

IHP 1022 or IHP 2022 Reiki Level III Master Teacher (IHP 1022) or Healing Touch Level III (IHP 2022)

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note:  BIO 2101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab can be taken to replace IHP 1014. Please contact the Program Director with questions or for clarification.

Second Semester

IHP 1014A & P Integrative Therapies

4

IHP 1011Intro to Massage Techniques I

1

IHP 2015Advanced Reflexology

2

IHP 2070Reflexology Clinical

2

IHP 2024 or IHP 2052 Jin Shin Level I (IHP 2024) or Mindfulness for Health & Wellness (IHP 2052)

2

IHP 2025 or IHP 1055 Jin Shin Level II (IHP 2025) or Intro to Qigong (IHP 1055)

2

COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300)

3

Total Credit Hours:16
Semester Note:  Courses this semester should work toward completion of the Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Yoga Teacher, or Energy Work series certificates. Consult the appropriate MAP for the selected certificate(s) to determine elective courses.

Third Semester

MST 1011Massage Therapy Fundamentals

4

MST 2008Musculoskeletal Anatomy

2

MST 2016Pathology for Massage Therapy

3

MST 1074Massage Clinical I

2

GEN EDUAny PSY GT-SS3 Course

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Fourth Semester

IHP 2005Integrative Health Business Practices

2

MATH Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

MST 2011Therapeutic Massage Techniques

3

HPR 1017Anatomical Kinesiology

3

MST 2074Massage Clinical II

2

GEN EDUAny GT Pathways Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 61

Important Program Notes:

Semester credits may vary on which term students begin the program, as this MAP is based on a Fall start. Please contact the Program Director for guidance if you are beginning in the Spring or Summer terms.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.