General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

School of Holistic StudiesISD _____________________________________________________________________5447 Advanced Writing and Publishing 2This course is intended for students who wish to publish theirresearch professionally. Students must bring to the course aresearch paper from a previous class with an A or A+ grade.The focus of the class will be to refine and edit the researchpaper into a high-quality article that will be submitted forpublication to a professional journal.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5453 Integral Coaching 2This is a practical, hands-on class to define and provide coachingskills for managers, consultants, and those in private practice.The course will emphasize and apply an integral approach tocoaching based on the work of Ken Wilber. In addition, studentswill practice basic coaching skills offered by Laura Whitworth’sco-active approach. The emphasis is on practical applications ofcoaching skills in real-life professional situations. Offered credit/no credit only.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5455 Exploring Professional Identity A 2Encourages students to begin an inquiry into their futurecareer goals and application of principles learned in their degreeprogram.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5460 Exploring Professional Identity B 1Students integrate career goals and degree principles by attendinga particular internship site. Prerequisite: ISD 5455.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5505 Starting Your Own Business 2For those considering opening a practice as a consultant, coach,therapist, bodyworker, or developing a start-up company, thisclass will examine the basics needed to turn a great idea into abusiness reality. Among the topics covered are analyzing lifevalues and priorities, determining business goals and strategies,launching and managing the business, and dealing with financesand marketing.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5507 Issues in Integral Studies 1–3This course offers different perspectives on topics related tointegral studies.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5510 Seminar in Integral Studies 1–3This course offers a variety of topics on issues related to integraland holistic philosophies.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5600 Planning a Thesis 1Students prepare a master’s proposal under the supervision of aselected faculty member. Thesis writing is optional.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5610 MA Integrative Project 2In this class, students prepare their final integrative paper andpresentation. This includes a personal statement, psychologicaland spiritual theory, and application of coursework within a professionaland social context. Prerequisite: CNS 5026, HHE 5200,or IPP 5052.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5615 Thesis 1–3Students write a master’s thesis under the supervision of selectedfaculty members. Prerequisite: ISD 5600.ISD _____________________________________________________________________5995 Independent Study in Integral Studies 1–3Independent study allows students to do in-depth research on aparticular topic. Students work independently with consent andsupervision by a faculty member.School ofHolistic StudiesIntegral Theory [ITH] CoursesThese courses are only offered online.Core Theory and Applied CoursesITH _____________________________________________________________________5005 Integral Theory: The Five Elements 3This course will be an introduction to the theoretical model thatprovides the foundation and structure for the proposed program.It will be the first course in the sequence of three integral theorycourses. This course will provide a basic introduction to the centralfive elements of the theoretical model guiding the program.It will provide the foundation upon which more in-depth understandingof the model will be developed.ITH 5006 Integral Theory:Integral _____________________________________________________________________Methodological Pluralism 3This course provides an exploration of the advanced core conceptsof integral theory and their applications. The material builds ontopics covered in ITH 5005 and extends the discussion into thesophisticated underpinnings of the integral approach focusingon the eight methodological families, post-metaphysics, andperspectives.ITH _____________________________________________________________________5009 Integral Theory: Applications 3This course provides students with an opportunity to explore theintegral approach in action. Through exploring various applicationsof both the basic and advanced components of the integralmodel, students gain a working understanding of how to apply themodel to their own lives and professions.ITH _____________________________________________________________________5039 Developmental Psychology 3This course explores how the development of the self is conceptualizedand perceived within a variety of perspectives includingPiaget, Kegan, object-relations theory, self-psychology, and others.Full spectrum development from pre-personal to personal andtranspersonal will be covered. These theories will be expressedwithin an integral developmental model.John F. Kennedy UniversitySchool of Holistic Studies 145