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 20-25 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 units): | ||
| PHS 107 C | Nutrition and World Food Issue | 3 |
| PHS 294 C | Inter. Neurob. & Mind-body Con | 3 |
| PHS 296 C | Whole Systems Integrative Health | 3 |
| Select 1 degree emphasis (11-16 units). | 11-16 | |
| Degree Emphasis: Yoga Studies (11 Units): | ||
| Students completing Yoga Studies emphasis would have earned Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (200-hour) accredited by Yoga Alliance in addition to completing AS degree. | ||
| Required Courses (9 units) | ||
| Philosophy and Consciousness of Yoga | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Physical Body | 3 | |
| Contemporary Yoga Studies | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (2 units) | ||
| 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 | |
| OR | ||
| Degree Emphasis: Yoga Therapy (14 Units): | ||
| Students completing this emphasis would have earned Yoga Therapy Certificate (300-hour) accredited by Yoga Alliance in addition to completing AS degree. Only students who already possess RYT-200-hour level certification by Yoga Alliance qualify for this emphasis. | ||
| Required courses (12 units) | ||
| Yoga and the Subtle Body | 3 | |
| Contemporary Yoga Studies | 3 | |
| Ayurveda & Lifestyle Medicine | 3 | |
| Yoga Therapy | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (2 units) | ||
| 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 | |
| OR | ||
| Degree Emphasis: Integrative Health Studies (16 units) | ||
| Restricted Electives (16 units) | ||
| Philosophy and Consciousness of Yoga | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Physical Body | 3 | |
| Yoga and the Subtle Body | 3 | |
| Ayurveda & Lifestyle Medicine | 3 | |
| Yoga Therapy | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
or PHS 280HC | Honors Intro to Public Health | |
| Intro to Religious Studies | 3 | |
or PHIL 110 C | Religions of the East | |
| Health and Social Justice | 3 | |
or PHS 281HC | Honors Health and Social Just | |
| Womens Health | 3 | |
| Global and Community Health | 3 | |
| Contemporary Personal Health | 1-3 | |
or COUN 105 C | Stress and Anxiety Management | |
| Civic Engagement In Pub Hlth | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Degree Emphasis: Community Health Worker (15 units): | ||
| Students would have earned Community Health Worker Certificate in addition to completing AS degree. | ||
| Required courses (12 units) | ||
| Health and Social Justice | 3 | |
or PHS 281HC | Honors Health and Social Just | |
| Civic Engagement In Pub Hlth | 3 | |
| Restricted Courses (9 units) | ||
| Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
or PHS 280HC | Honors Intro to Public Health | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Behavior Modification | 3 | |
| Drugs and Alcohol in Our Society | 3 | |
| First Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C) | 3 | |
| Womens Health | 3 | |
| Contemporary Personal Health | 3 | |
| Global and Community Health | 3 | |
| Case Studies in Public Health | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology (formerly PSY 237 C) | 3 | |
| Psychology of Aging | 3 | |
| Sociology of Aging | 3 | |
| Total Units | 20-25 | |
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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