Catalog 73 - National University

Course Descriptionsproduce a 20–30 page paper (APA style) that will beevaluated on clarity, thoroughness, style, format andcreativity. An oral presentation of the student’s workis also expected. Literature reviews and empiricallybasedstudies are the norm, but other formats areacceptable with the approval of the instructor. Theproject is conducted for a two-month period and thestudent may take other courses concurrently ifapproved by the Committee for the Application ofStandards (CAS). The student will normally berequired to develop a project proposal during HUB650 (Foundations of Behavioral Research) or HUB660 (Organizational Assessment) that can then becompleted during the capstone course. This coursemay not be taken as an independent study.HUB 690: Guided Study(1.5-4.5 quarter units)An individual study under direction of the instructor.Requires prior approval of appropriate academicdepartment. Grading is by H, S, or U only.HUM – HumanitiesHUM 362: Persian Culture(Prerequisites: ENG100/101)This course will introduce the students to the majoraspects of Persian culture, civilization, and historyfrom pre-Islamic times to the present. Social compositionof the Persian speaking nations and the issueof national identity will be stressed. The transformationof Persian society will be considered in thiscourse.HUM 490: Guided Study(1.5-4.5 quarter units)Individual study under direction of instructor.Requires prior approval of appropriate academicdepartment.HUM 501: Global Civic Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Covers the relationship between knowledge and theinterdependence of people and focuses on citizenship,change and the challenges of migration/immigrationpatterns, cultural shifts and transnationalpositioning in our global economy. Provides aframework for global citizenship, community-building,economic development, social responsibilityand service.IBU – International BusinessIBU 640: International ExperienceTour foreign locations and experience the business,economic, political, legal, and cultural environmentof a host country. Development of thorough knowledgeof foreign business environment through combinationof pre-departure study, on-site lectures andpresentations by host country experts and businessexecutives, post-tour analysis and reflection.IBU 653: Global Business and Strategic PlanningBased on a review of relevant theories and currenttrends, this course examines choices and strategicalternatives available to multinational companies inworld markets. Emphasis is placed upon appliedstrategic analysis and case studies involving corporationsin a global setting.IHC – Integrative Health CoachingIHC 600: Intro to Complementary HealingIntroduction to complementary and healing practicesand opportunities to explore these practices.The cultural context of healing traditions and specificpractices such as Chinese medicine, energy healing,mind-body healing, healing environments, spiritualityand healing, naturopathy, homeopathy, manualtherapies, and integrative nutrition will be examined.IHC 610: Self as CoachOpportunity for self exploration and related selfwork leading to personal growth and development.Students will examine their core beliefs, personalstyle, roles, defensive strategies, projections, etc. Thisexploration will enhance their coaching presence intheir role as health coach.IHC 615: Fundamentals of Health CoachingCoaching fundamentals, including: coaching models,relationships, contexts, principles and practices.Students will demonstrate learning through readingof primary texts, virtual discussions of ideas presentedin readings and related websites, and applicationof material via written work. Students will relatepast experiences to their future role as health coach.IHC 620: The Coaching RelationshipFocus on health coaching as a transformational journey.Emphasis on understanding change from atransformative learning and adult development perspective.Topics include: theoretical perspectives onthe change process, decision making, co-creating aplan of action, uncovering blocks, handling resistance,establishing a plan for accountability, developingholistic interventions for optimal health.IHC 630: Advanced Health Coaching SeminarOpportunity to explore advanced topics in healthcoaching. Students will demonstrate learningthrough assignments including: reading of primarytexts, virtual discussions and application of learnedmaterial via written work. Students will acquire adepth of knowledge and understanding of ways toserve their clients as health coach.IHC 632: Practicum in Health CoachingPreparation to operate as competent professionalhealth coaches. Students develop their coachingcompetencies by completing a minimum of 50 hoursof coaching in a healthcare environment.Supervision by the course instructor, who hasknowledge of and experience in coaching best practices.IHC 635: Social and Emotional IntelligenceEmotional and social intelligence in health coachingwith an emphasis on a holistic approach. Topicsinclude: the social neuroscience behind relationships;combining non-verbal agility to expandempathic accuracy; using assessments to developcompetencies; and designing and implementinghealth coaching interventions.IHC 640: Independent StudyOpportunity to focus on a health coaching topic ofinterest. Students propose an area for study with facultyguidance and determine a topic. The outcome isa project focused research paper which results in thedevelopment of a coaching application, tool or trainingmethod.IHS – Integrative Health ScienceIHS 610: Integrative HealthcareFoundations of holistic-integrative medicine and itsevolution in conventional healthcare; an orientationto holistic-integrative medicine centers of excellenceand standard of care; domains of complementarytherapies; leading practitioners and their role in conventionalhealthcare; and an introduction to regulatoryagencies for holistic-integrative medicine andhealthcare services.IHS 612: Global Healing TraditionsCultural and geographic origins of global healingtraditions and their relevance to modern integrativehealthcare. Common themes, including herbal medicine,connections with natural forces and mind-bodywellness are explored though study of the healingtraditions of the Americas, Asia and Europe.IHS 614: Mind-Body Therapy for HealingIntervention strategies based on interactions amongthe brain, mind, body, and behavior that promotehealth. Therapies presented include: relaxation, hypnosis,imagery, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, taichi, qi gong, autogenic training, and spirituality.IHS 616: Biofield and Energy TherapyTheoretical foundations, principles of clinical practiceand standard of care for biofield and energybased therapies, including evaluation of evidence foruse of veritable and biofield treatments and examinationof regulations and qualifications of providersand suppliers of biofield and energy based therapies.Experiential knowledge of modalities will beoffered.IHS 618: Bio-Energetic TherapyTheory and practice of bio-energetic therapiesdesigned for patients with musculoskeletal dysfunctionor acute and chronic pain of musculoskeletalorigin. Therapies presented include: chiropractic andosteopathic manipulation, massage therapy, Tui Na,reflexology, rolfing, Bowen technique, Trager bodywork,Alexander technique, and Feldenkraismethod.IHS 620: Exercise, Nutrition and HealthTheoretical foundations, principles of clinical practiceand standard of care for exercise prescriptionand nutritional counseling in health and medicine.Theoretical frameworks and strategies for healthbehavior change and maintenance of a physicallyactive and healthy eating lifestyle are introduced.Students experience mind/body exercise interventionsfor positive health outcomes.IHS 622: Spirituality, Health and HealingTheoretical foundations, principles of clinical practiceand standard of care for spiritual-based healingtherapies within the context of integrative healthpractice. Explores the spiritual dimension of individuality,aspects of spiritual care, spiritual dimensionsin specialized types of care, and spiritual considerationsof special populations.IHS 624: Healing Journeys for Health(Prerequisites: Completion of IHS 600, 610, 612, 614,618, 620, 622, 680, 685, 690 with a grade of “C” or better)Design of an individual integrative healthcare plan(journey) for healing and health outcomes based onthe integrative health therapies presented in priorcourses. Students will propose an individual personalhealing journey, evaluate the efficacy and safety ofthe journey relative to other possible healing journeys,and present the plan orally.IHS 680: Integrative Health ManagementComprehensive overview of the essential conceptsand skills required to manage an integrative healthpractice. The course will utilize the fundamentals ofmedical practice management described in “TheAmerican College of Medical Practice ExecutivesGuide to the Body of Knowledge for MedicalPractice Management.”IHS 685: Integrative Health Practicum(Prerequisites: Completion of IHS 610, 612, 614, 618,CourseDescriptions391