Integrated Health Sciences Curriculum
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The graduate degree program in Integrated Health Sciences is designed for in-depth training for future health practitioners and educators. The curriculum presents theories and practice of total health care from the perspective of a body-mind-spirit interactive paradigm.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to design, develop and implement health and wellness programs for individuals, groups, corporations and communities.
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Doctorate Program: 90 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 40 Credits in Electives)
Combined Masters/Doctorate Program: 120 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 70 Credits in Electives)
Masters Program: 45 Credits
(35 Credits in Required Courses, 10 Credits in Electives)
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Course credits may be earned in the following ways:
1. Taking courses at other universities or colleges
2. Students may request and submit for IUPS approval (through their mentors),
permission to earn credits for workshops, and other programs not mentioned above.
3. Many students earn course credits by having their mentor assign books to read on the
course topic, and writing papers that demonstrate their understanding of the assigned
material. Credits can also be obtained by attending conferences, workshops, and retreats
as well as assigned projects. A key criteria for earning credits in this manner is for the
student to demonstrate how learning th
is subject matter impacts their life personally and
professionally. Integration of course material is of paramount importance at IUPS.
4. Students also have the opportunity to design their own electives, truly giving students
the opportunity to customize their education. A sample syllabus is provided to assist
students in meeting university standards. The student submits the proposed course
syllabus to the mentor and the university for approval.
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Course #
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Required Core Courses for Masters
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Credits
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IHS 500
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Assessment of the Whole Person
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3
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IHS 501
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Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
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3
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IHS 510
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Wellness Counseling
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3
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IHS 511
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Nutritional Counseling
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3
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IHS 520
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Attitudes, Belief Systems, and Health
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3
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IHS 530
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Alternative Healing Theories and Practices
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3
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IHS 531
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Eastern Approaches to Health
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3
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IHS 570
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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1
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IHS 580
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Internship and Practical Application
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3
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IHS 590
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Masters Thesis Project
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10
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Required Core Courses for Doctorates
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Credits
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IHS 600
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Assessment of the Whole Person
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4
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IHS 601
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Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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IHS 610
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Wellness Counseling
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4
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IHS 611
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Nutritional Counseling
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5
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IHS 620
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Attitudes, Belief Systems, and Health
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5
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IHS 630
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Alternative Healing Theories and Practices
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5
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IHS 631
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Eastern Approaches to Health
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4
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IHS 670
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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1
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IHS 680
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Internship and Practical Application
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3
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IHS 690
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Dissertation Research Project
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15
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Electives
Below are examples of electives that one may consider taking as part of a degree program in Integrated Health Sciences. Students, in concert with their mentors shall determine which electives are most relevant to their educational aspirations.
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Credits
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IHS 640
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Community and Global Health
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1 – 5
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IHS 641
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Body-Centered Therapies: Reiki, Hakomi, Bioenergetics, Chi Kung, Feldenkrais, etc.
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1 – 5
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IHS 642
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Conscious Eating
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1 – 5
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IHS 643
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Fundamentals of Somatic-Energetic Therapies
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1 – 5
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IHS 644
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Conscious Relationships
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1 – 5
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IHS 645
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Matrix Energetics - Level 1
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2 - 4
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IHS 647
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Matrix Energetics - Level 2
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1 – 3
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IHS 648
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Matrix Energetics - Level 3
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1 – 3
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IHS 649
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Yoga
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1 – 5
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IHS 650
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Tai Chi
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1 – 5
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IHS 651
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Hypnotherapy
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1 – 5
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IHS 652
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Chi Kung
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1 – 5
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IHS 653
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Exercise Physiology
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1 – 5
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IHS 654
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Psychopharmacology
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1 – 5
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IHS 655
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Theories, Therapies, and Issues in Chemical Dependency
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1 – 5
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IHS 656
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Movement Therapy
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1 – 5
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IHS 657
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Physiological Psychology
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1 – 5
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IHS 658
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Reiki
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1 – 5
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IHS 659
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Feldenkrais
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1 – 5
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IHS 660
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Homeopathy
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1 – 5
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IHS 661
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Herbology
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1 – 5
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IHS 662
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Meditation
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1 – 5
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