Integrated Health and Wellness Occupations

Skyline College

Integrative Health and Wellness

Certificate of Achievement

Integrated/holistic health is a unique and multidisciplined field that considers the importance of the inter-relationship between the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human complexity as an integrated and inseparable whole. We will navigate various healing traditions and medical systems, mind body medicine, herbal and plant medicines, whole foods and many other therapies under the Integrative/holistic health umbrella. We will address their history, diverse philosophical and practical principles in both traditional healing and contemporary medicine, associated research and historical challenges. This is a comprehensive approach to health rooted in the basic tenets of various healing traditions that span millenniums. Ultimately, we are bridging the educational gap related to these treatment options providing foundational knowledge, 

preparation, critical thinking, diverse experiences and approaches as well as promoting self-healing while nurturing and empowering individuality, expanding perspectives, compassion, empathy, tolerance, and genuine curiosity within culturally diverse populations.

Career Opportunities:

Holistic Health Educator/Writer/Speaker, Holistic Wellness Center Owner or Employee, Health & Wellness Consultant Wellness Associate Retail, Spa Assistant/Coordinator, Health Food Store Manager, Resort Assistant/Coordinator, Holistic Retreat Assistant/Coordinator , Wellness Clinic, Health Food Customer Service Representative, Herbal/Dietary Supplement Manufacturer Worker, Wellness Clinic, Animals Holistic Care, Relaxation/Pain-relief Service Worker, Chiropractor Office, Massage Therapist, Meditation Specialist, Wellness Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator, Community Health Worker, Occupational Health Support Worker, Health Care Support Workers, Personal Care Aide. 

Note: Some occupations may require more advanced education or credentials.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon Completion of Certificate requirements, students will be able to:

Differentiate traditional healing practices compared to the West and address base philosophies, challenges, current events culturally, environmentally, sustainability, and socioeconomically.

Analyze and create an individualized lifelong learning strategy through self-discovery for maintaining and promoting optimal health and wellness using a combination of integrative health practices.

Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness between mind, body and spirit associated with the foundational principles of integrative health and healing.

Core Course - Human Complexity Science & Wellness (3-4 units):                      Units

WELL 703 Holistic/Integrative Health Science                                    3

BIOL 130  Human Biology                                               3

BIOL 250  Human Anatomy                                              4

BIOL 310  Nutrition                                                   3

WELL 716 Foundations of Health and Well-Being                                 3

KINE 305  Health-Related Fitness and Wellness                                  3

Core Course - Mind Body Medicine (3 units):                                  Units

WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies                              3

WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation                        3

Core Course - Whole Foods (2-3 units):                                     Units

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

Elective - Medicinal Plants/Ethnobotany (3-4 units):                             Units

WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany                             2

WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs                                          3

WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils                           2

WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications                               4

WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy                                         1

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

Electives - Integrative Therapies (9-10 units):                                  Units

WELL 760 Introduction to Holistic, Complementary and Integrative Health/Medicine            3

WELL 706 Introduction to Reflexology                                        1

WELL 713 Asian Bodywork Traditions Theory and Practice                            1

WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils                           2

WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications                               4

WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy                                         1

WELL 721 Foundations of Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Theory                       3

WELL 718 Stress Management Techniques for Health and Wellness                      3

WELL 730 Global Perspectives of Meditation                                    3

PSYC 310  Positive Psychology                                             3

WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies                              3

WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation                        3

WELL 731 Introduction to Sound Healing                                      1

WELL 732 Introduction to Qigong/Qi Gong                                    0.5

WELL 733 Tai Chi for Health                                              1

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany                             3

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs                                          3

WELL 711 Sports Medicine and Manual Therapy                                  3

WELL 722 Integrative Therapies in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation                      2

WELL 724 Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching, Laws & Business                      3

FITN 334.1 Yoga I                                                  0.5 - 1

FITN 334.2 Yoga II                                                 0.5 - 1

FITN 334.3 Yoga III                                                 0.5 - 1

FITN 334.4 Yoga IV                                                 0.5 - 1

Total Required Units                                               20 - 24

Curriculum Committee Approval Date: December 2022

Term: Fall 2024

Program Originator: Ronda Wimmer

We anticipate 12-15 completers per year once the program has fully ramped up in year 2.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon Completion of Certificate requirements, students will be able to:

Differentiate traditional healing practices compared to the West and address base philosophies, challenges, current events culturally, environmentally, sustainability, and socioeconomically.

Analyze and create an individualized lifelong learning strategy through self-discovery for maintaining and promoting optimal health and wellness using a combination of integrative health practices.

Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness between mind, body and spirit associated with the foundational principles of integrative health and healing.

Integrated/holistic health is a unique and multidisciplined field that considers the importance of the inter-relationship between the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human complexity as an integrated and inseparable whole. We will navigate various healing traditions and medical systems, mind body medicine, herbal and plant medicines, whole foods and many other therapies under the Integrative/holistic health umbrella. We will address their history, diverse philosophical and practical principles in both traditional healing and contemporary medicine, associated research and historical challenges. This is a comprehensive approach to health rooted in the basic tenets of various healing traditions that span millenniums. Ultimately, we are bridging the educational gap related to these treatment options providing foundational knowledge, 

preparation, critical thinking, diverse experiences and approaches as well as promoting self-healing while nurturing and empowering individuality, expanding perspectives, compassion, empathy, tolerance, and genuine curiosity within culturally diverse populations.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
WELL 703	Holistic Health Science	3	S1
BIOL 130	Human Biology	3	S1
BIOL 250	Human Anatomy	4	S2
BIOL 310	Nutrition	3	S2
WELL 716 KINE 305	Foundations Health and Well Being Fitness and Wellness	3   3	S1 S2

Core Course - Mind Body Medicine (3 units):                                  Units

WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies                              3

WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation                        3

Core Course - Whole Foods (2-3 units):                                     Units

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

Elective - Medicinal Plants/Ethnobotany (3-4 units):                             Units

WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany                             2

WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs                                          3

WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils                           2

WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications                               4

WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy                                         1

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

Electives - Integrative Therapies (9-10 units):                                  Units

WELL 760 Introduction to Holistic, Complementary and Integrative Health/Medicine            3

WELL 706 Introduction to Reflexology                                        1

WELL 713 Asian Bodywork Traditions Theory and Practice                            1

WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils                           2

WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications                               4

WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy                                         1

WELL 721 Foundations of Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Theory                       3

WELL 718 Stress Management Techniques for Health and Wellness                      3

WELL 730 Global Perspectives of Meditation                                    3

PSYC 310  Positive Psychology                                             3

WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies                              3

WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation                        3

WELL 731 Introduction to Sound Healing                                      1

WELL 732 Introduction to Qigong/Qi Gong                                    0.5

WELL 733 Tai Chi for Health                                              1

WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing                  2

WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany                             3

WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods                                 3

WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs                                          3

WELL 711 Sports Medicine and Manual Therapy                                  3

WELL 722 Integrative Therapies in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation                      2

WELL 724 Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching, Laws & Business                      3

FITN 334.1 Yoga I                                                  0.5 - 1

FITN 334.2 Yoga II                                                 0.5 - 1

FITN 334.3 Yoga III                                                 0.5 - 1

FITN 334.4 Yoga IV                                                 0.5 - 1

Total Required Units                                               20 - 24

None

Met with CCSF upon COE recommendation, no similar programs in the region.