Johnson State College - B.S. Degree in Wellness and Alternative Medicine

http://www.jsc.edu/academics/BehavioralSciences/WellnessAndAlternativeMedicine/default.aspx

Johnson, VT
800-635-2356

Johnson State College is among the nation's first accredited colleges to offer a science-based undergraduate degree program in wellness and alternative medicine (WAM). This major is ideal for students who wish to:

• Explore bold new horizons in health care.
• Understand the role of the mind-body connection in personal wellness and wellbeing.
• Examine how wellness plays a role in the development of sustainable communities.
• Learn about the science, theories and histories of Western (i.e., allopathic) and alternative and complementary health care therapies, including acupuncture, naturopathy, Ayurveda, chiropractic, homeopathy and Native American healing.
• Understand mind-body therapies, including meditation, yoga, massage, biofeedback and other stress-reduction techniques.

As a WAM major, you will explore the social, cultural, political and psychological dimensions of various systems of health care as you proceed with a rigorous undergraduate science program that emphasizes holistic models for health, wellness and healing.
The study of WAM prepares you for:

• Graduate studies in the social studies of medicine (academic)
• Graduate studies in health care, including naturopathy, chiropractic care, Oriental medicine, professional practitioner training, nursing or M.D. programs
• Further professional training in the health and helping professions
• Careers in the fitness and wellness industries
• Roles in public health and environmental policy as researchers, policymakers and analysts

Retrieved from Johnson State College website on 3/14/2010.