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3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Level I mathematics requirement, and either ENG 1010 or the Level I communications requirement and HES 1050 or Permission of instructor This course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of nontraditional health and healing modalities in use in the United States today. It provides the basis for understanding the mechanisms and principles by which therapeutic responses are produced. The student will be required to develop and present a report related to a specific therapeutic modality. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)
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3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Level I math requirement and either ENG 1010 or the Level I communications Requirement This course is designed to acquaint students with the dynamics surrounding HIV disease. It provides a forum to discuss the biological, psychological, social, cultural, economical, ethical, legal, and political ramifications of HIV disease. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)
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3 (3 + 0) Holistic health is the view that health is a complex combination of mind, body and spirit, and emotions. This course explores biological, behavioral, social, and spiritual factors in health; the research supporting a holistic perspective; and practical application of these to the individual.
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3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HES 2150 This course is a comprehensive and practical study of aromatherapy. It provides information needed to develop skills and knowledge in integrated aromatherapy. This course covers clinical and research trials, pharmacokinetics and chemistry of essential oils, physiological effects of essential oils, practical applications, and therapeutic blending. Individual oils will be profiled.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HES 2150 or Permission of instructor This course will explore the scientific, theoretical, and clinical foundations of therapeutic touch. Contemporary research findings will be presented and potential research designs will be identified. The course will blend both didactic and experiential learning into a balanced, grounded approach to this new version of an ancient caring and healing art.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: PSY 3250 This course is designed to prepare the student for providing anticipatory guidance to parents in promoting the biological, psychological, and social health of their children. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance and illness/injury prevention. Consideration is given to the management of health problems and available resources.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HES 2150 The course includes the history, laws and principles, and the use of homeopathy in the current health care system. Students are introduced to various homeopathic remedies and their uses. Contemporary research findings will be presented and potential research designs will be identified.
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3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HES 2150 This course provides the basis for understanding the mechanisms and principles by which traditional Chinese medicine is practiced. The students will explore different therapeutic modalities. Course content includes traditional Chinese philosophy as applied to treatment in acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, T'ai Chi, and Qi-Gong.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HES 2150 This course covers the basic principles underlying Ayurveda and Yoga therapies. This course will cover the history of Ayurveda and yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Kleshas, breath and thought waves, subtle body theory, the stress response, chakra theory, Samkhya theory and Ayurveda, integrated yoga practice, tridosha theory, assessing vikriti, agni, ojas, and prakriti, and daily and seasonal regimes for preventative health maintenance.
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3 (3 +0) Prerequisite: BIO 1080 and BIO 1090 Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIO 2310 This course provides an in-depth study of the body's response to acute and chronic stress. Students learn how the stress response causes the release of various hormones, innervates nerve pathways, and how higher brain functions can trigger, amplify, or halt this system. The course then focuses on the effects of severe trauma or chronic stress on body systems and many behaviors such as eating and substance abuse. Students examine psychological and physical strategies for avoiding stress overload.
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