Orientation course (1 credit):

DAS 197 - Introduction to Integrated Health Studies

This 1 credit hour course serves as the introduction of the themes and ideals for the program. Get introduced to and start thinking about the themes that will be seen throughout the courses associated with this secondary major:

• Ethics in Health
• Multiculturalism in Health
• Social and Humanistic Dimensions of Health
• Scientific and Statistical Reasoning

Also start to understand and connect the importance of digital literacy in the healthcare industry.

3 credits from each of the following four categories, 12 total (at least 6 of which must be at the 300 level or above)

These area requirements focused on the development of foundational interpersonal skills, reasoning, and cultural and social knowledge that will be applied in integrative electives and the capstone. These need not be health-related, but most areas have an option that is health-related. Some area requirements are narrow, requiring one of a limited number of courses; others have more flexibility. See course list below.

1. Ethics: articulating moral principles and identifying relevant facts for their application, to reason through ethical dilemmas.
2. Scientific and Statistical Reasoning: employing statistical and scientific methods for reaching sound conclusions from empirical data
3. Communication and Psychological/Social Understanding: understanding of the individual in social context, and communicating effectively in different settings
4. US Multicultural Awareness: recognizing cultural differences in the U.S. and functioning in a multicultural society.

Health Science (3 credits)

Students will take 3 credits at the 300 level or above of a natural science with a particular health focus.

Integrative Health Studies (6 credits)

The integrated health courses study health from different humanistic and social scientific perspectives. Students will take 6 credits at the 300 level or above of courses that integrate the above and other area perspectives with a significant focus on health, studied in a humanistic, social scientific, or interdisciplinary context.

Capstone: (2 credits)

Students apply their learning reflection and a culminating project connected to the themes of IHS and their intended career path and passion. Create a tangible project that can enhance your portfolio and readiness for the next steps on your academic and career journey.