Integrative Health, BS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

This degree is taught by faculty with years of hands-on experience. Students have a chance to engage in health care with experts from a variety of fields. Patients come in all shapes and sizes, and so should the care they receive. There are many aspects of health and wellness, including the mind, body and spirit. One is not separate from another, but pieces of what make up the whole person. The Bachelor of Science degree program in integrative health focuses on a patient's well-being from a holistic perspective, applying conventional, natural and alternative health approaches as a collaborative model of care. A variety of health practices --- such as traditional Chinese medicine, herbal supplementation, physical medicine and acupuncture --- are explored to create a comprehensive, patient-centered approach for health and wellness. Through innovative and interprofessional approaches in supporting diverse populations, students learn to differentiate the ethical, legal and practice standards of integrative and alternative health practitioners. Coursework and experiences include an emphasis on evidence-based practices and gaining an understanding of the historical and cultural foundations of the integrative health field.

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