Master of Science in Holistic Health

M.S. Program Entry Requirements

As a prerequisite for acceptance to the Master’s program in Holistic Health, students should have completed the equivalent of a recognized baccalaureate degree in a related field of study and have several years of meaningful professional experience. Preferred applicants will hold a qualification, certification or registration in holistic health or allied profession.

Well-qualified applicants may be accepted to the Master’s program lacking elements of preparation. Under these conditions, you must add the missing competencies to your program.

M.S. Program Degree Requirements

Students in the Master of Science in Holistic Health will complete a minimum of 90 credit units above the baccalaureate level, including a thesis. The coursework requirements include the core courses, research preparation, the thesis project, and additional electives, as needed, to satisfy the minimum credit requirements. The primary mentor assigned to oversee the student’s program defines the requirements and research preparation coursework.

Master’s students complete a comprehensive examination after the academic coursework; they prepare a formal thesis proposal, complete the thesis project, and prepare the manuscript for faculty review. Master’s students also complete an oral review of the thesis after the physical manuscript review:

• Passion Training (44 units)
• Holistic Health Master’s Core Courses (34 units)
• Holistic Health Internship (12 units)

Program Details

Passion Training

A minimum of 44 units of Passion Training Courses are required for the Bachelor’s degree:

• Life Coaching
• Holistic Fitness Course
• Holistic Fitness Workouts
• Passion, Life and Evolution
• Health and Wellness
• Life Cycles
• Relationships and Communications
• First Aid and Crisis Care
• Bodywork and Energy Medicine
• Emotional Intelligence
• Passion Training Retreats (5)
• Passion Training Internship

Holistic Health Core Courses

A minimum of 34 Holistic Health Core Courses units are required for the Bachelor’s degree:

• Health Models and Practices
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition and Health-Care
• Emotional and Trauma Healing
• Sexual Wellness
• Expressive Arts
• Spiritual and Transpersonal Wellness
• Ecology and Sustainability
• Social Intelligence and Leadership
• Holistic Health Retreats

Holistic Health Internship

Students must investigate the core aspects of holistic health within the professional environment through close contact with practitioners and real-world situations. Students should participate in the field study for at least 320 contact hours. The field placement is expected to afford students appropriate practical hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of their areas of practice. Students complete a daily journal and prepare a scholarly paper summarizing their findings for the field study.

Under the supervision of assigned instructors, students will select from a range of personal development, growth, and transformative practices (e.g., meditative/contemplative, art/expressive, interpersonal/psychological, yoga, breathwork, bodywork, cultural expeditions, volunteer/service, combinations of these, etc.) and document their experiences on life domains relevant to holistic health. The student can undergo these experiences in holistic health centers, medical clinics, hospitals, schools, colleges, spas, etc.