SWK 475 - Alternative Health Systems

Institution:

Cleveland State University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Sophomore. This course provides an introduction to the phenomenon of America's interest in alternative and complementary health-care systems. It utilizes an ecological-systems perspective in developing the knowledge base necessary for an understanding of this phenomenon. This course will survey and critique a wide variety of scientific and general literature on this topic from different professional perspectives. The major domains identified by the National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine at the National Institute of Health are also discussed in this course. Though newly being discovered in the west, some of these health beliefs are centuries old. Special emphasis will be given to the healing practices of far-eastern countries, such as India. This is a WEB-CT (Internet)-based course. Students are expected to be knowledgeable about working with the Internet.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csuohio.edu/

Phone Number:

(216) 687-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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