HLTH 120 - Introduction to Holistic Health and Complementary Medicine

Number of Credits: 3
Examine health, healing, and the power of wellness through a holistic approach. Gain insight into a variety of treatment modalities including homeopathy, meditation, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, yoga, music, art, and magnet therapy. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL-101. Three hours lecture each week. Three credits. Three billable hours. Offered Spring terms. (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine Western and Eastern models of healthcare. (PG4)
Identify mind-body medicine approaches to wellness. (PG1)
Identify a variety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. (PG1, PG4)
Research and summarize the role of spirituality in healing. (PG3, PG4)
Critique complementary health and wellness activities in a larger college-wide or community environment. (PG1, PG2, PG4)
Examine personal wellness data to formulate effective goals and strategies using a holistic health approach. (PG1, PG2)
Write and present research on the efficacy of a selected CAM modality using five scholarly sources in the bibliography. (PG3, PG4)
Discuss a variety of holistic health self-care strategies that foster personal well-being. (PG1, PG2)