Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health

The Online Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health program at Arizona State University is designed to prepare students for careers in general health and nursing or professional health graduate programs. This program focuses on individualized health care, drawing from traditional, conventional, and complementary treatments.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours.
• The curriculum emphasizes research and evidence-based practices, as well as historical and cultural foundations of integrative health.
• Students will learn about physical health, mental fitness, social connection, and spiritual well-being.
• The program includes two tracks: Nursing and General Health, and Pre-Health Professional Graduate School.

Tracks

• Nursing and General Health: This track includes prerequisites for ASU's nursing program and is suitable for students interested in nursing or general health care.
• Pre-Health Professional Graduate School: This track includes core courses required for most graduate programs, such as allopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, and physician assistant studies.

Coursework

• The program covers various science courses and complementary approaches to wellness.
• Examples of courses include:
  • HCR 241: Foundations of Integrative Health
  • HCR 341: Biological, Manipulative, and Body-Based Therapies
  • HCR 342: Mind-Body and Energy Therapies and Modalities
  • HCR 343: Historical and Cultural Foundations of Integrative Health Care
  • HCR 440: Interprofessional Approaches to Integrative Health Care
  • HCR 441: Legal and Ethical Issues Impacting Integrative Health Care
  • HCR 449: Integrative Health Care Capstone

Career Opportunities

• This program prepares students for various career paths, including:
  • Wellness center administrator
  • Wellness educator
  • Patient health advocate
  • Researcher
  • Employee and residential wellness positions
  • Health coaching
• Graduates who complete the pre-professional graduate school track can pursue advanced studies in their preferred health care modality.

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted to ASU, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 specific courses.
• Additional admission requirements include:
  • Top 25% in high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)
• Homeschool applicants must meet all general admission requirements and may need to provide additional documentation.

Tuition and Fees

• Students can estimate their tuition fees using the tuition calculator.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

About the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

• The college provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines.
• It distinguishes itself by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.
• The college has 26+ undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs online, 334 faculty members, $59 million+ in research expenditures, and 7,000+ students.