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MS in Complementary and Integrative Health
This evidence-based program provides health care professionals with the tools to assess, guide, and evaluate patients by merging complementary and integrative health practices into the framework of conventional clinical practice. Coursework explores topics such as phytomedicine, functional nutrition, and mind/body modalities, providing a solid foundation in core competencies, as well as a theoretical basis for applying these practices.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be eminently positioned as leaders in this specialty field in roles such as:
- Consultants
- Educators
- Hospital Administrators
- Integrative Health Care Practitioners
- Program Developers
Program Features
- Courses taught by integrative health care practitioners and internationally-recognized leaders in the field
- Congruent with the educational standards set forth by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and meets the core competencies of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health
- Graduates from Drexel University’s MS in Complementary and Integrative Health degree program are eligible to apply to the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching (IHW) certification program. The AWCIM IHW Coaching program is approved by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. Graduates of the AWCIM IHW Coaching program can sit for the national exam.
- Available entirely online
American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation, Inc. has endorsed Drexel University’s Complementary and Integrative Health Master's and Certificate Programs, which allows graduates of these programs to sit for the nationally accredited board certification in holistic nursing.
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Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
The plan of study is designed with 1-2 courses per quarter. Graduate students who utilize student loans (FAFSA) have to maintain a minimum enrollment of 4.5 credits for a term or two courses per Quarter.
| Required Courses | ||
| CIT 503 | Holistic Living For The Caregiver | 3.0 |
| or NURS 539 | or Holistic Living for the Caregiver | |
| CIT 502 | Foundations of Complementary and Integrative Therapies | 3.0 |
| or NURS 529 | or Foundations of Complementary and Integrative Therapies | |
| CIT 501 | Foundations of Phytotherapy | 3.0 |
| or NURS 551 | or Foundations of Phytotherapy: Clinical Applications of Herbal Therapy | |
| CIT 511 | Spirituality, Health and Healing | 3.0 |
| or NURS 561 | or Spirituality, Health and Healing | |
| CIT 552 | Integrative Advanced Relaxation Techniques (I-ART) | 3.0 |
| or NURS 552 | or Integrative Advanced Relaxation Techniques | |
| CIT 619 | Principles of Bioenergy Therapies | 3.0 |
| or NURS 619 | or Principles of Bioenergy Therapies | |
| CIT 626 | Translational Research in Complementary and Integrative Health | 3.0 |
| CIT 656 | Traditional Healing Systems | 3.0 |
| or NURS 656 | or Traditional Healing Systems | |
| CIT 657 | Functional Approach to Clinical Nutrition | 3.0 |
| or NURS 657 | or Functional Approach to Clinical Nutrition | |
| CIT 696 | Integrative Health Strategies I | 3.0 |
| CIT 697 | Integrative Health Strategies II | 3.0 |
| CIT 698 | Graduate Seminar | 3.0 |
| Electives | 9.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- Open to licensed health care professionals from a variety of disciplines, including:
- Nurses, physician’s assistants, psychologists, women’s health practitioners, members of oncology organizations, clinical nutritionists, and couple and family therapists
- Nurses, physician’s assistants, psychologists, women’s health practitioners, members of oncology organizations, clinical nutritionists, and couple and family therapists
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in a health-related field
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- If your GPA is lower, you're still encouraged to apply, but should ensure that relevant professional experience is included on your resume. You must also provide two professional letters of recommendation from either previous or immediate supervisors or former faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study.
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our supporting document submission guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended (including trade schools)
- Two professional letters of recommendation from either previous or immediate supervisors or former faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study
- If you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, this requirement can be waived
- Personal Statement
- Resume including specific details of your responsibilities and job experiences
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2021-2022 is $993 per credit.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2021-2022 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2021
September 20, 2021
December 4, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 11, 2021
Winter 2022
January 3, 2022
March 12, 2022
March 14, 2022
March 19, 2022
Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 6, 2022
June 11, 2022
Summer 2022
June 20, 2022
August 27, 2022
August 29, 2022
September 3, 2022
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