Mind-Body Medicine, Specialization in Integrative Wellness Coaching, Ph.D.

Integrative wellness coaching (IWC) is a solution-focused, holistic, and sustainable approach to wellness that forms an intersection between lifestyle, health needs, and personal transformation. IWC is quickly becoming recognized as an essential component of holistic health and wellness services, education, and research.

The specialization in Integrative Wellness Coaching includes 15 credits of coursework designed around the fundamental coaching competencies and skills recognized by professional credentialing organizations. Drawing from current research in professional coaching, lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, and mind-body interventions, students enrolled in the IWC program learn how to apply evidence-based, best practice approaches to support wellbeing in others.

By completing the required coursework in this specialization, students also complete the Certificate in Integrative Wellness Coaching. This certificate is approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF) for 88 hours of coach training and is also an Approved Transition Program by the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaches (ICHWC).

Specialization Requirements - 15 credits

COA 5700 - Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine 3 credit(s)
COA 5628 - Evidence-Based Coaching 3.0 credit(s) 2 day RC
COA 5707 - Positive Psychology Applications in Coaching 3.0 credit(s)
COA 5632 - Intermediate Coaching 3.0 credit(s)
COA 5593 - Advanced Coaching Practicum 3.0 credit(s)

Notes:

Degree Requirements for the 2018-2019 Academic Year were approved by the CIMHS Degree Program Committee.

The average time to complete the 76-79 degree requirements with or without a specialization is 4.5 to 5.5 years.
A listing of acceptable CIMHS courses and electives is available in the university catalog and online Master Index. Students may also choose electives from other academic departments.
The PhD MBM degree does not qualify graduates for medical licensure.
Students also may choose to pursue a nationally recognized certificate in clinical hypnosis, biofeedback, or integrative wellness coaching. Refer to the departments of Applied Psychophysiology and Integrative Wellness Coaching to learn more about these certifications.

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