Minor in Contemplative Studies

College of Health Sciences

Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*

Required Courses
HEA 315Mind, Body, and Health3
HEA 325Stress Management3
Required Contemplative Tradition Courses
Select one of the following two options:6
Option 1: India
Yoga
Philosophies and Religions of India
Option 2: Far East
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Yin-Yang, Dao, and Zen
Elective Courses
Student may select two elective courses, offered as two-course modules for Greater India and Far East, or select two from the list of electives:6
Choose India (if not taken as the required option)
Yoga
Philosophies and Religions of India
Choose the Far East (if not taken as the required option)
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Yin-Yang, Dao, and Zen
Or choose from the following list of electives:
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Well Being
Painting I
Fundamentals of Music Therapy
Human Sexuality for Helping Professionals
Total Minimum Credits Required18

*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.