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Integrative Health and Wellness, Certificate

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This unique 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program is entirely online and can help advance your career in integrative health and wellness.

Integrative health is an $82 billion global industry, and it's shaping the future of health care. Indeed, this market is expected to grow at a rate of 22% annually between 2021 to 2028. More and more individuals are seeking out integrative care and expect their providers to be knowledgeable about this type of health care. Some research shows integrative providers report greater satisfaction at work and higher quality of life. Clearly, this is an approach that benefits both patients and providers! To be a part of this movement, health care providers need a quick, targeted pathway to the knowledge and skills that will help them thrive. Designed specifically for busy professionals seeking to develop fluency in integrative health and a holistic approach to their clinical practices, our evidence-based Integrative Health and Wellness online certificate program is taught by expert researchers and clinicians in the field. Through scientific study and experiential learning, you’ll learn practical healing tools that will allow your clients to experience the benefits of integrative health immediately.

Details, Dates & Deadlines

Program Details

Class Format

Online, Full Time, Part Time, Asynchronous

Asynchronous learning means that learning takes place at all different times for students enrolled in a course.

Program Length

9-36 months

Credits to Complete

12

Cost/Credit Hour

In State: $769
Out of State: $994

  • Online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV or resume

Dates & Deadlines

Fall Deadline: July 1

What is Integrative Health Care?

Integrative health care is a holistic approach to health, wellness, and healing. Here are some of the main principles of integrative health: 

  • Provides client-centered, whole person care
  • Treats the root cause of illness versus symptoms
  • Goal is optimal health and healing
  • Focuses on the relationship between the provider and patient
  • Providers spend more time with patients
  • Holistic conceptualization of health and treatment of illness

  • Learn the most valuable trends in integrative health and how to evaluate them scientifically.
  • Experience mind-body medicine and its powerful effects firsthand.
  • Practice coaching skills that help your clients follow through with lifestyle changes and radically improve their health.
  • Integrate theory, science, and practice into clinical assessment and treatment plans that can deliver real world, life-changing results for your clients.

The demand for integrative health and wellness professionals is rapidly increasing as healthcare systems and individuals recognize the importance of a holistic approach to health. Our 100% online post-baccalaureate certificate program equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in this dynamic field.

Diverse Career Opportunities:

Graduates of integrative health and wellness programs find rewarding careers in various sectors, including:

• Healthcare & Medicine: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in hospitals, clinics, and private practices to provide patient-centered care.

• Mental & Behavioral Health: Implement integrative strategies in counseling and therapy to enhance mental well-being.

• Corporate Wellness: Design and manage wellness programs that promote employee health and productivity.

• Health Coaching & Holistic Practice: Guide individuals toward optimal health through personalized coaching and holistic therapies.

• Education & Research: Contribute to academic advancements and policy development in health sciences.

Industry Growth & Job Market:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, with about 1.9 million openings each year due to growth and replacements.

The healthcare and social assistance sector is expected to be a significant driver of this growth, contributing to the projected increase of 6.7 million jobs in the U.S. economy during this period.

By earning this certificate, you'll position yourself at the forefront of these expanding opportunities, ready to make a meaningful impact in integrative health and wellness.

Integrative Health and Wellness is a 12-credit, four-course post-baccalaureate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals. There are no online meetings or set times when you'll need to log in; just submit your coursework before the posted deadline, and check back in for feedback from your instructors and classmates. 

As a student in this program, you will acquire expertise in integrative health and wellness. Your classmates will most likely be practicing professionals with a health, scientific, or academic background who are employed or seeking employment in positions requiring this specialization.

Is an Online Course Right for You?

  • All four courses will be offered at least once each year to enable you to complete the program in 9 months
  • Although most students complete the program in 9 months, you will be allowed up to 3 years to complete the program.

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What I appreciate most about the program, still today, is how seamlessly I’ve been able to incorporate integrative health practices into my daily life and work. Whether it’s through supporting personal wellness or enhancing my professional role in global health, the program’s holistic approach has helped me view challenges through a broader, more balanced lens. The skills and insights I gained have become part of my foundation, and I regularly draw upon them to promote well-being and resilience in those around me.
Fleesie Hubbard, MS '20International Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health School of Medicine

Integrative Health and Wellness

Admissions

Arielle Faulkner
Admissions Counselor
afaulkner@umaryland.edu 
410-706-7132 

Academics

Michelle Pearce, PhD
Program Director
michelle.pearce@umaryland.edu 

                                                                        

Meet Your Faculty

  • Our integrative health and wellness faculty members are dedicated professionals with expertise in clinical practice, research, education, and leadership. They serve diverse roles including professors, directors, consultants, and practitioners across a diverse number of health care fields. Together our faculty identify as a clinical psychologist, integrative physician, board certified coach (NBHWC), a NASM wellness coach, palliative care coach, naturopathic doctor, certified nutrition specialist and licensed dietitian/nutritionist, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and certified yoga teacher. Committed to advancing holistic, patient-centered care, our faculty empower students to be compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable change agents in health care.

    Meet Your Faculty

Next Steps

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