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Minor in Holisitic and Integrative Health The holistic and integrative health minor is designed to provide the foundations and philosophies of a holistic and integrative approach to health care and to elucidate the fundamental world view, diagnostic methods, and health techniques utilized in the pracitice of various complementary healing modalities. A primary focus of the minor is the exploration of issues that arise in moving toward an integraive approach to addressing the needs of mind, body, and spirit. This minor is open to all USM students, and may be of particular interest to the College majors and to students in psychology, social work, and anthropology, or to any student interested in addressing personal health in a holistic manner. The minimum number of credits required to complete the minor is 18. Students may transfer up to six credits toward the completion of the minor from other universities. Foundational Courses - (six credits - required) CON 280: Holistic Health 1(3 credits) Healing Modalities - Complete six credits from the following: CON 283: Healing and Spirituality (3 credits) CON 284: Botanical Therapies (3 credits) CON 299: Reiki Wellness Knowledge and Development - Complete six credits from the following: CON 252: Human Nutrition (3 credits) CON 270: Holistic Reproductive Health or Students may take 3 credits in this category from the RHF (Recreation/Fitness) options. Examples of these 1.5 credit courses include, but are not limited to, RHF 102 Karate, RHF 118 Yoga, RHF 123 Sea Kayaking, and others. For More information please contact: Corinne Martin |