According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, nearly 40% of adults and 15% of children in the United States use integrative healthcare approaches to support health and well-being. This widespread use reflects a significant cultural shift toward preventive and personalized care models.

The curriculum is structured to explore the intersections of traditional medicine, evidence-based therapies, and holistic healing frameworks. Students examine how physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental factors together impact human health and longevity. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of this expanding sector, preparing them to meet the growing consumer demand for holistic wellness strategies.

Learning areas focus on:

• Integrating conventional, complementary, alternative, and traditional wellness practices, including mind-body-spirit disciplines, nutrition, and movement
• Evaluating how social determinants of health influence population health outcomes
• Developing preventive and therapeutic approaches to promote balance, resilience, and well-being throughout the lifespan

Requirements for the Integrative Health Certificate are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HHS 420	Integrative Health Seminar	3
HSW 200	Nutrition	3
HSW 300	Fitness Throughout the Lifespan	3
HSW 352	Women's Health and Wellness Issues	3
PSY 280	Positive Psychology	3
Total Credits Required:		15

 Program code: cih