Integrative Health and Wellness Studies Associate in Science Degree
Division: Kinesiology
PROGRAM CODE: 1S41024
Financial Aid Eligible
The Integrative Health and Wellness Studies Associate in Science Degree is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health. Health is defined as a state of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Furthermore, health is defined as a state of wholeness, of being whole, and in this respect, we approach the study of health from a perspective of what is holy, and sacred. In approaching a vitalist, and holistic definition of health, we will comprehensively consider sleep, movement, nutrition, resiliency, mind-body practices, our connection to nature, and environment, that allow for the emergence of a whole person perspective of human flourishing and health. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) social justice, equity, and sustainability and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This major requires a total of 28 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: (12 Units) | ||
| PHS 294 C | Integ Mental Hlth and Mindflns | 3 |
| PHS 296 C | Whole Systems Integrative Health | 3 |
| PHS 281 C | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| or PHS 281HC | Honors Health and Social Just | |
| PHS 270 C | Nutrition Science and Applic | 3 |
| or PHS 270HC | Honors Nutr Science and Appl | |
| Select one (1) degree emphasis for 16 units total. | 16 | |
| Degree Emphasis: Yoga Studies. Select from the following elective courses: (16 units) Students completing this emphasis would have earned Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (200-hour) accredited by Yoga Alliance in addition to completing AS degree. | ||
| Yoga-Intermediate | 0.5-1 | |
| Vinyasa Yoga | 0.5-1 | |
| Yoga (formerly PE 102 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Restorative and Gentle Yoga | 0.5-1 | |
| Hatha Yoga | 0.5-1 | |
| Philosophy and Consciousness of Yoga | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Physical Body | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Subtle Body | 3 | |
| Contemporary Yoga Studies | 3 | |
| Degree Emphasis: Integrative Health Studies. Select from the following elective courses: (16 units) | ||
| Philosophy and Consciousness of Yoga | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Physical Body | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Subtle Body | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health (formerly KIN 280 C) | 3 | |
or INDS 200 C | Introduction to Global Citizenship Studies | |
or INDS 201 C | Global Citizenship Issues | |
| Intro to Religious Studies | 3 | |
or PHIL 110 C | Religions of the East | |
| Global and Community Health | 3 | |
| Contemporary Personal Health (formerly KIN 284 C) | 1-3 | |
or COUN 105 C | Stress and Anxiety Management | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the knowledge and skills in integrative health and wellness, including nutrition, movement, psychology, resilience, spirituality, environment, and relationships, which are foundational lifestyle factors in health.
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