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Twin Cities Campus
Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching M.A.Spirituality & Healing, Center for
Graduate School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Center for Spirituality & Healing
C592 Mayo Memorial Building
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email:
fider002@umn.edu
Website: http://www.csh.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The proposed Master of Arts degree is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or in a health field. Professionals without healthcare backgrounds, but with extensive interest in working with individuals and groups to optimize wellbeing, and who have a desire for a full graduate degree, would also be excellent candidates assuming completion of required prerequisites. This Master's degree is designed for students who wish to further their education so that they may hold positions of responsibility coaching individuals and groups, initiating and leading new coaching service lines, and developing outcomes assessments for coaching initiatives.
Although the instruction is based on research in the field, this Plan B degree is not intended to provide intensive research training. This Plan B Master's Degree Program is understood to be a terminal degree, and is thus not recommended for students who intend to pursue the PhD degree. The degree consists of a minimum of thirty-eight (38) credits of coursework, including 6 credits of electives, and a minimum 2-semester, 2-credit project that is presented in both verbal and written format prior to graduation.
This degree is structured to prepare a wide variety of students to be skilled and knowledgeable advocates and support agents for individuals on their path to greater health and healing. All students must be able to demonstrate the following competencies (through review of transcripts and course work completed) prior to being admitted into the Advanced Health Coaching Seminar:
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of major health problems.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the routine mechanics of the conventional healthcare system and its processes.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of physical and psychological symptoms related to disease and treatment.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology of disease, and assessment of symptoms across the life span.
Students whose previous coursework does not enable them to meet these competencies can arrange with the program director to do additional outside coursework during the first year of the program. If a significant gap in knowledge has been identified by the program director upon admission, supplemental coursework may be judiciously required during the first year of study. Six credits of electives are required to be chosen from one of four CSH areas of concentration, or students may design their own concentration or complete a minor from other departments, based on interests, if approved by their academic adviser. In all cases, the student's faculty adviser will work with the student in designing a program plan that accommodates the student's unique learning objectives. Upon successful completion of this Plan B program, the student will receive a Masters of Arts Degree in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by n/a
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or a Bachelor's in a non-health-related field with specific coursework in psychology, physiology, and statistics from an accredited institution.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
In addition to the University's online application, applicants must submit a letter describing their goals for the program and their professional qualifications. This three to five page personal statement should focus on what led to the applicant's interest in health coaching as a professional activity, including a description of interest in and experience with holistic integrative health and healing. Be as specific as possible. Three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a current C.V. or resume are also required. All items can be uploaded to the University's online application. An applicant interview is required prior to admission.
Required prerequisites
Course Group 0
Previous coursework in psychology, physiology, and statistics must have been completed.
Special Application Requirements:
This M.A. is designed for individuals with a bachelor¿s degree in a health-related field, or in a health field. Professionals without healthcare backgrounds, but with extensive interest in working with individuals and groups to optimize wellbeing, and who have a desire for a full graduate degree, would also be excellent candidates assuming completion of required prerequisites. Although the instruction is based on research in the field, the Plan B degree is not intended to provide intensive research training. It is understood to be a terminal degree, and is thus not recommended for students who intend to pursue the PhD degree. All students must be able to demonstrate certain competencies and knowledge in healthcare(through review of transcripts and course work completed) prior to being admitted into the Advanced Health Coaching Seminar. Students whose previous coursework does not enable them to meet these competencies can arrange with the program director to do additional outside coursework during the first year of the program.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan B: Plan B requires
32 to 38
major credits and
0 to 6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:2 credits (120 hrs.) Optimally spread over 2 semesters, this service-learning opportunity builds upon the core tenets from all preceding course work, including the Health and Wellness Coaching for Groups course. Students will be matched with a community partner to design, develop, and deliver a program that contains some component of both individual coaching and group-coaching, with an identified population in need. Additionally, the project must be placed within, or utilized through an interdisciplinary team. The 2-semester coursework will culminate with students submitting a formal 20-page paper, as well as presenting their projects to faculty and their classmates.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Required Coursework
CSPH 5101 - Introduction to Integrative Healing Practices
(3.0 cr)
CSPH 5431 - Functional Nutrition: An Expanded View of Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Optimal Health
(2.0 cr)
KIN 5123 - Motivational Interventions in Physical Activity
(3.0 cr)
CSPH 5701 - Health Coaching Fundamentals I
(3.0 cr)
CSPH 5702 - Health Coaching Fundamentals II
(4.0 cr)
CSPH 5703 - Advanced Health Coaching Practicum I
(1.0 cr)
CSPH 5704 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Health & Wellbeing
(3.0 cr)
CSPH 5705 - Health Coaching Professional Internship
(2.0 cr)
Required Coursework
CSPH 5000 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine (2 cr);
CSPH 5000 Coaching People with Chronic Clinical Conditions (2 cr);
CSPH 5000 Health and Wellness Coaching for Groups (2 cr);
CSPH 5000 Mind-Body Science and the Art of Transformation(1 cr);
CSPH 8000 Master's s Capstone project (2 cr)
Take 5 or more course(s) from the following:
Electives A. Cultural Healing Approaches
CSPH 5111 Ways of Thinking about Health (2 cr)
CSPH 5115 Cultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Health (3 cr)
CSPH 5311 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (2 cr)
CSPH 5331 Foundations of Shamanism & Shamanic Healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5341 Overview of Indigenous Hawaiian Healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5343 Ayurveda Medicine: The Science of Self-healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5315 Traditional Tibetan Medicine: Ethics, Spirituality, & Healing (2 cr) CSPH 5318 Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga in India (4 cr)
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
Electives B. Expanding Healing Practices
CSPH 5503 Aromatherapy Fundamentals (1 cr)
CSPH 5535 Reiki Healing (1 cr)
CSPH 5536 Advanced Reiki Healing: Level II (1 cr)
CSPH 5631 Healing Imagery I (2 cr)
CSPH 5313 Acupressure (1 cr)
CSPH 5545 Mind-Body Healing Therapies (2 cr)
CSPH 5421 Botanical Medicines in Complementary Healthcare (3 cr)
CSPH 5423 Botanical Medicines: Foundations and Practical Applications (1 cr)
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
Electives C. Mind-Body Integration
CSPH 5545 Mind-Body Healing Therapies (2 cr)
CSPH 5225 Meditation: Integrating Body and Mind (2 cr)
CSPH 5226 Advanced Meditation: Body, Brain, Mind, and Universe (1 cr)
CSPH 5215 Forgiveness and Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness (3 cr)
CSPH 5541 Emotional Healing and Happiness: Eastern and Western Approaches to Transforming the Mind (2 cr)
CSPH 5201 Spirituality and Resilience (2 cr)
CSPH 5212 Peace-building Through Mindfulness: Transformative Dialogue in the Global Community (3 cr)
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
Electives D. Creative Expressions for Health
CSPH 5555 Introduction to Body and Movement-based Therapies (2 cr)
CSPH 5561 Overview of the Creative Arts in Health and Healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5601 Music, Health and Healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5605 Movement and Music for Well-being and Healing (2 cr)
CSPH 5631 Healing Imagery I (2 cr); CSPH 5611 Healthy Humor (1 cr)
CSPH 5641 Animals in Health Care: The Healing Dimensions of Human/Animal Relationships (3 cr)
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |