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This course covers the macronutrients — carbohydrates, lipids (including essential fatty acids), and proteins. Macronutrients are considered from digestion, absorption, and transport to metabolism and storage. Energy metabolism during fasting and fed-state are considered. Students will examine macronutrients within the context of a whole foods diet, analyze case study data, and conduct comparative analyses of macronutrients in a variety of diets. Students become proficient in a variety of diet analysis methods, including food frequency, diet history questionnaires and diet analysis software.

Credits: 2
Tuition: $1200

This course re-defines the assumptions of “nutrition.” It sets a foundation of thinking and language from which students can build a philosophical framework for this program. Students are invited to explore new ways of thinking about food and health. Reductionism and (w)holism are addressed. The concept of nourishment is explored. Students will investigate the impact of food choices on the health of the planet, the community, and the individual’s mind-body-spirit.

Credits: 1
Tuition: $600

This course provides the student with comparative functional anatomy and physiology of small animals, animal handling, restraint, and veterinary emergencies. In addition, the student will have an introduction to small animal diseases and zoonotics that require the immediate attention of a veterinary practitioner.

Must be a licensed acupuncturist to take this course. Provide proof of licensure to the Registrar's Office prior to starting course.

Credits: 3
Tuition: $1800

Students embark on an in-depth exploration of their personal and professional talents and capacities for the purpose of creating positive and sustainable change. Students work together to re-inspire professional commitments and personal goals, embedding all their work in the context of innovative leadership, in the workplace, the community and in family life. For master's degree students, this course sets the stage for the individualized Project of Excellence, a capstone service project to be delivered in the workplace, community, or other arena at the conclusion of their program.

Credits: 3 CEU hours: 28
Tuition: $1800

Foundations of Women's Health and Wellness Beginning from ancient medicinal practices and theory, this course explores the people and practices that have supported women's health from antiquity through modern medicine. With an understanding of the history and theory of myriad healing modalities and traditions, students learn how to implement practical tools and practices to restore balance and wellness. Application of these health and wellness practices begins with the student's life and expands to his/her professional practice. This workshop introduces the Post-Master's Certificate in Women's Holistic Health and begins the journey to the essence of the Feminine. Participants will explore the cyclic, sacred, and mysterious nature of the female experience.

Eligibility requirement for ISCI 641:

• Have a minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution and submit an official transcript to verify completion
• Be currently enrolled in one of Tai Sophia's graduate master's degree programs.

Credits: 1
Tuition: $600

The purpose of this course is to provide context for a wide variety of studies relating to health and wellness. The course introduces students to varied health philosophies and paradigms while reviewing the historical influences that lead to our current health-care practices, policies, and laws. It provides a basic understanding of wellness principles as well as experience in applying foundational health and wellness practices. (This course is under review and not yet available for Bioscience elective credit in the M.Ac. program). Note: This course is offered in January for the Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism students and in September for the Nutrition & Integrative Health students.

Credits: 3
Tuition: $1,800
CEUs: 37.5
Nursing Contact Hours: 37.5* (pending)

This course is the first course offered in the Herbal Studies, Health Coaching, Medical Herbalism, and Wellness Coaching graduate certificate programs and credits apply toward the Nutrition and Integrative Health graduate degree.

*This activity has been submitted to the Maryland Nurses Association for approval to award 37.5 contact hours. The Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Building on the foundation of Health and Wellness Physiology I (ISci 646A), this course explores key physiological processes that contribute to movement away from organ system and whole body health and wellness. Fundamental processes to be explored include: inflammation, oxidative stress, neuro-hormonal dysregulation, immune dysregulation, impaired detoxification, impaired digestion, and malabsorption. These processes will be understood in relationship to behavioral and environmental inputs such as xenobiotics, microorganisms, diet, and overall coping strategies. Stress physiology also is discussed with an emphasis on the concepts of allostasis and allostatic load.

Prerequisite: ISci 646A (Health and Wellness Physiology I)
Credits: 2
Tuition: $1200

This course focuses on exploring the implications that the rhythms of nature, life skills, and language have on health and wellness. By observing their own ways of being, doing, and speaking, students begin to embody the practices that guide them in becoming a powerful healing presence and a catalyst for change in others.

Credits: 3
Tuition: $1800