Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities (Graduate Certificate)
HOLISTIC, Healthcare, Integrative Health Care, Mental Health, Wellness
The curriculum is being reviewed for program changes and will be updated upon approval.
Do you have a passion for enhancing quality of life, treating the whole person and applying holistic therapies to help those in need? Complement your knowledge and education with this prestigious graduate certificate which offers both classroom and hands-on experience to launch your career.
ASU ranks No. 20 for best graduate social work program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
The graduate certificate program in assessment of integrative health modalities provides students with extensive knowledge of integrative health practices and with an experiential and didactic experience in which pioneering research is explored, advanced skills are developed and a mindfulness practice is nurtured.
To satisfy the culminating project requirement, students may more deeply explore a topic of interest by completing an individual research paper or by performing a community activity that demonstrates mastery and application of the advanced skills acquired while enrolled in the certificate program.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours)
SWG 655 Quality of Life, Mastering Mindfulness (3)
SWG 656 Treating the Whole Person (3)
Electives (9 credit hours)
SWG 575 Restorative Spaces and Therapeutic Communities: Ecological Care of Humans, Animals and the Earth (3)
SWG 579 Critical Response to Mitigate Stress (3)
SWG 657 Holistic Therapies for Modern Times (3)
SWG 661 Cognitive Behavioral Models and Interventions (3)
SWG 691 Topic: Expressive Arts Therapy (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in health or human services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
In addition, applicants are required to submit to the School of Social Work:
- a resume
- a one- to two-page statement
- the School of Social Work application to the assessment of integrative health modalities certificate program
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa must apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
This certificate is open to professionals in social work, nursing or related health and human service professions from the community as well as to students currently admitted to a health and human services degree program at the master's or doctoral level.
No more than two certificate courses may be completed before applying for admission to the certificate program.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 09/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/05 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/05 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 02/01 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Integrate mindfulness into personal and professional lives
- Apply knowledge of human behavior in the social environment when working with individuals, families and groups
Professionals with expertise in health, behavioral health and medical settings are in high demand across many disciplines and organizations, including:
- education
- medicine
- nonprofit and for-profit agencies
- social services
School of Social Work
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
