Integrative Health Care Major, B.S.

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

• Degree and Certificate Requirements 
• General Studies Requirements 
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement 
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements 

• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
• A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Courses with grades of less than “C-” will need to be repeated in order for the student to take any other courses for which the first course is a prerequisite. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. 
• A pathway is not required for this major.

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

• Written Communication (6 credits) 
• Oral Communication (3 credits) 
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits) 
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits) 
• Historical (3 credits) 
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits) 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) 
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits*)

* Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. 

• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

Choose at least 12 credits for any ITP prefix course or NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition 

In addition to their major coursework, students in the IHC major can complete a specialized pathway. Pathway options include Complementary Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Men’s Health, and Wellness Coaching. 

Students must take the 6 courses in the Complementary Medicine Pathway unless they have been taken in the major, in which case they may replace them with any ITP prefix course.

Students must take the 6 courses in the Lifestyle Medicine Pathway unless they have been taken in the major, in which case they may replace them with any ITP prefix course.

Students must take the 6 courses in the Men’s Health Pathway unless they have been taken in the major, in which case they may replace them with any ITP prefix course.

Students must take the 6 courses in the Wellness Coaching Pathway unless they have been taken in the major, in which case they may replace them with any ITP prefix course.

The following Senior Experiences are options, work with an advisor to choose the proper one for your pathway.

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.