My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This two year program is designed to prepare students to begin practice in an area of holistic/integrative health, including practitioners in aromatherapy, yoga teaching, massage, reflexology, Reiki, wellness coaching, etc. Graduates will be aligned to set up their own practices in a stand-alone facility, or work alongside other practitioners in the holistic and medical fields, including holistic centers, wellness facilities, integrative clinics, and hospitals. Graduates are qualified for employment in various levels of entrepreneurship or independent and corporate wellness as well as health care offices or organizations. It prepares students to take state and national certification exams with a focus on areas of aromatherapy, coaching, reflexology, yoga, or energy/body work and/or join highly-rated state and nationally accredited professional membership affiliations. However, new national trends suggest that students complete a significant portion hands-on coursework in order to garner greater potential for increased employment opportunities and successful transfer status in this emerging hands-on, person-oriented professional healthcare field and thus, this degree is not recommended for completion exclusively online.
Graduates of this degree may also transfer to advanced educational institutions for other integrated health-related degrees. Currently, this degree program is transferable to Metropolitan State University of Denver to be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Healthcare and Southern New Hampshire University for a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Possible transfers to other university programs and specialty schools are also in process; so please check with the Program Director for more details and updates.
All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
AAS Degree Holistic Health Professional
Requirements:
Assessment testing is required of all students. Students who place into CCR 093 (or above), MAT 050 (or above) may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with the Program Director before registering for courses in this program of study. Upon doing so, students are strongly encouraged to begin with HHP 120 (Introduction to Integrative Health) during their first semester for enhanced success in the Holistic Health program and this emerging field.
Career Opportunities
Holistic Health AAS Degree & Certificates
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP120 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 2 |
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| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
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| HWE100 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HPR208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, AH (3) | 3 |
| HHP/MST Elective (2-3) | 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Faculty Recommendations:
1. Introduction to Integrative Health (HHP 120); Pre/Coreq: Meet Developmental Education reading and writing requirements in CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094 or ENG 121 or completion of higher level ENG course; concurrent enrollment during one term is also allowable.
2. English Composition I (ENG 121) or English Composition II (ENG 122); Pre/Coreq: CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094 or place directly with appropriate assessment score or, if transferring in course from another college, will not need to take and can take another course from degree.
3. Human Nutrition (HWE 100).
4. Medical Record Terminology (HPR 208).
5. One General Education Elective course from ANT, HIS, PSY, or Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)*; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
6. HHP/MST Elective**. Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP252 | Holistic Health Keystone | 3 |
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| MAT135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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| MAT050 | Quantitative Literacy | 4 |
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| CHE101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
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| BIO111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
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| General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, AH (3) | 3 |
| HHP/MST Elective (1-2) | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Faculty Recommendations:
7. Holistic Health Keystone (HHP 252); Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in CCR 092, CCR 093, CCR 094 or ENG 121 or higher.
8. Introduction to Statistics (MAT 135) or Quantitative Literacy (MAT 050) if needed; Pre/Coreq: MAT 050 or MAT 055 or math assessment placement.
9. Introduction to Chemistry I (CHE 101) or General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 111); Pre/Coreq: Assessment placement indicating prep course MAT 050 or MAT 055 or assessment placement.
10. One General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY and Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)*; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
11. HHP/MST Elective**; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP261 | Ethics in Holistic Therapies | 2 |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
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| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COM125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| COM220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
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| General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, AH (3) | 3 |
| HHP/MST Elective (2-3) | 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Faculty Recommendations:
12. Ethics in Holistic Therapies (HHP 261); Pre/Coreq: Completion of CCR 092, CCR 093, CCR 094 or ENG 121 or higher.
13. Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (BIO 201); Pre/Coreq: English Composition I (ENG 121).
14. Public Speaking (COM 115) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 125) or Intercultural Communication (COM 220); Pre/Coreq: Completion of CCR 092 or higher.
15. One General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, or Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)*; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
16. HHP/MST Elective**; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP289 | Capstone | 2 |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, AH (3) | 3 |
| HHP/MST Elective (2-5) | 2-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |
Faculty Recommendations:
17. Creating a Holistic Business Practice (HHP 263).
18. Capstone (HHP 289); Pre/Coreq: Holistic Health Keystone (HHP 252).
19. Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab (BIO 202); Pre/Coreq: Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (BIO 201).
20. One General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, or Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)*; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
21. HHP/MST Electives**; Pre/Coreq: varies pending course chosen.
*Arts & Humanities Elective: Choose one course from: Arts & Expression: ART 107 or higher, DAN 105 or higher, MUS 100 or higher, THE 105 or higher, or Literature & Humanities: HUM 103 or higher, LIT 115 or higher, or Ways of Thinking: PHI 111 or higher.
**HHP/MST Discipline Electives: You must complete a total of 10 credits in any course from the HHP or MST disciplines.
Students may take an optional Summer term between the first and second year. This may help students who do not place into ENG 121 or MAT 135 stay on track.
Fifth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MAT135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, AH (3) | 3 |
| HHP/MST Elective (1-3) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-9 |
Faculty Recommendations:
A. Introduction to Statistics (MAT 135) if not previously taken.
B. One General Education Elective from ANT, HIS, PSY, or Arts & Humanities (GT-AH).
C. One HHP/MST Elective.