Minor and Certificate in Holistic Health
Certificate in Holistic Health
Minor in Holistic Health
Holistic Health Advisers: Burke, Burrows, Peper
A Minor in Holistic Health complements many SFSU majors, provides unique learning opportunities, and expands career options. Benefits to HH minors include priority waiting list for HH courses, individual advising with IHHS faculty and collaboration with others interested in complementary healing.
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| Minor Program | Units | |
| Core Courses | ||
| HH 380 | Holistic Health: Western Perspectives | 3 |
| HH 381 | Holistic Health: Eastern Perspectives | 3 |
| HH 382 | Holistic Health and Human Nature | 3 |
| Total for core | 9 | |
| Holistic Health Emphasis Units chosen from the areas listed below or related courses with consent of adviser. |
9 | |
| Western Perspectives | ||
| HH 430 | Foundation of Biofeedback and Self-regulation (4) | |
| HH 433 | Introduction to Autogenic Training | |
| PSY 594 | Psychology of Biofeedback Process | |
| HH 650 | Anthroposophical Health Studies | |
| HH 690 | Psychophysiology of Healing | |
| Eastern Perspectives (may include up to 3 units from the listed KIN courses) | ||
| HH 383 | Holistic Health: Chinese Perspectives | |
| HH 420 | Chinese Body-Mind Energetics (4) | |
| HH 530 | Herbal and Nutritional Principles in Chinese Healing | |
| HH 540 | Imagery and Meditation in Healing | |
| HH 621 | Advanced Studies in Chinese Health and Healing (1-3) | |
| KIN 136 | Hatha Yoga (1) | |
| KIN 236 | Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga (2) | |
| KIN 175 | Elementary Tai-Chi Chuan (1) | |
| KIN 275 | Intermediate/Advanced Tai-Chi Chuan (2) | |
| Holism and Human Nature | ||
| H ED 418 | Environmental Health | |
| HH 670 | Alternative Health Practices | |
| HH 681 | Holistic Health Internship | |
| HH 699 | Special Study (1-3) | |
| Human Anatomy/Physiology Completion of a college-level course in human anatomy/physiology. (BIOL 100/101, BIOL 328, or BIOL 610/611 are acceptable) |
4 | |
| Total for minor | 22 | |
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Certificate in Holistic Health
Holistic Health Advisers: Burke, Burrows, Peper
The Certificate in Holistic Health is available to degree and non-degree students. The certificate is offered by IHHS as a resource for health care professionals seeking career enrichment and for those pursuing growth and a deeper understanding of holistic health.
Note: Non-degree students apply through the College of Extended Learning , 415-338-1373. For additional information, visit http://www.sfsu.edu/~bulletin/current/programs/www.cel.sfsu.edu.
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| Certificate Requirements | Units | |
| Completion of Minor (see above.) | 22 | |
| HH 681 | Holistic Health Internship | 3 |
| Electives Units selected on advisement. In addition to HH courses, an array of fascinating courses appropriate for the certificate include the following: |
5 | |
| ANTH 630 | Medical Anthropology | |
| BIOL 318 | Our Endangered Planet | |
| BIOL 321 | Magic, Myth, and Medicine | |
| BUS 450 | The Greening of Business | |
| CFS 355 | Nutrition for Wellness | |
| COUN 606 | Introduction to Peer Counseling Skills | |
| GRN 520 | Death and Dying | |
| H ED 410 | Organization of Health Services | |
| H ED 454 | Community Organizing | |
| HH 699 | Special Study (1-3) | |
| KIN 331 | Peak Performance | |
| PSY 442 | Health Psychology | |
| RAZA 450 | Indigenous Culture and Personality | |
| Other electives with approval of HH adviser | ||
| Total for certificate | 30 | |
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NOTE: Students fulfilling the Holistic Health Minor or Certificate Program are eligible to apply for a Certification in Stress Management Education given by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA). Also, students who take the biofeedback courses and fulfill some further requirements may be eligible to apply for Biofeedback Certification given by BCIA. See a Holistic Health adviser for details.
