Alternative Health

This course introduces and critically evaluates complementary and alternative therapies. Topics include systematized health care practices (e.g. Chinese medicine), botanical healing (Naturopathy), manual practices (acupuncture), mind-body-spirit paradigms (Tai chi), and differences between international practices. This course also explores the pathway of becoming a practitioner in a chosen field. (3 cr) Students may not retain credit for both INTE 3556E and PHED 3556E.