Integrative Medicine Certificate

The Integrative Medicine Certificate program is designed for educators, health professionals, and change agents who want to promote lifestyle and self-regulation approaches to health and wellness. Students will learn powerful mind-body and complementary therapy intervention skills to help treat a host of medical and mental health issues. These approaches can be utilized in conjunction with medical and mental health treatments, as well as with the general population — enhancing stress management, preventing illness, achieving optimal performance, and promoting wellbeing.

Requirements

MBM 5511 - Graduate Colloquium I 1 credit(s)
MBM 5600 - Mind-Body Medicine: Overview 3.0 credit(s)
OR
MBM 5690 - Complementary and Integrative Medicine 3.0 credit(s)
Six additional credits in Integrative Medicine, selected from the following classes:
MBM 5510 - Imagery for Health 3 credit(s)
IFN 5705 - Psychobiology of Eating 3.0 credit(s)
MBM 5569 - Consulting Skills 3 credit(s)
MBM 5620 - Basic Training and Education in Hypnosis 3 credit(s)
IFN 5611 - Therapeutic Diets and Menu Planning 3.0 credit(s)
MBM 5622 - Basic Training and Education in Biofeedback 3 credit(s)
MBM 5625 - Intermediate Training and Education in Hypnosis 3 credit(s)
MBM 5627 - Intermediate Training and Education in Biofeedback 3 credit(s)
COA 5628 - Evidence-Based Coaching 3.0 credit(s)
COA 5632 - Intermediate Coaching 3.0 credit(s)
MBM 5635 - Spirituality and Health 3 credit(s)
MBM 5645 - The Human Energy Field and Energy Medicine 3 credit(s)
MBM 5655 - Mindfulness and Meditation in Health 3 credit(s)
MBM 5674 - Ayurvedic Medicine 3 credit(s)
MBM 5669 - Traditional Chinese Medicine 3 credit(s)
MBM 5664 - Somatics: Body-Oriented Approaches to Mental Health 3 credit(s)
IFN 5670 - Foundations of Integrative and Functional Nutrition 3.0 credit(s)

Total Credits: 10

Detailed course descriptions are available in the Catalog..

CIMHS students already take at least one 1-credit Graduate Colloquium and have an assigned advisor. They will not need to take this additional one-credit Graduate Colloquium. Consult with an academic advisor for additional information.

The Certificate Program in Integrative Medicine provides an alternative for the individual who wishes to obtain a comprehensive introduction to integrative healthcare, without undertaking an academic degree program. The certificate is a 10-credit program, including three academic courses, one graduate colloquium, and an integrative capstone essay. The number of Residential Conferences varies according to the choice of courses.

Certificate Requirements for 2017-2018 Academic Year approved by CIMHS Degree Program Committee.

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