The PATH Institute is an 18-credit graduate certificate that focuses on alternative health and healing modalities, and provides experiential, academic opportunities to study integrative health and healing concepts. Based on the growing awareness of mind, body, and spirit interactions in holistic healing and wellness, this program builds on the movement that influenced Congress to establish the Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine within the National Institutes of Health.
In three-day residential seminars, the PATH Institute allows you to:
- Examine concepts of health that consider the whole person—physical, environmental, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual;
- Investigate the difference between healing and curing, and the interface of alternative and conventional approaches to health and healing;
- Learn in a safe and healing environment surrounded by the natural world and supported by health-promoting activities;
- Participate in the dynamic exchange of student perspectives; and
- Collaborate on individual and small group exercises and projects.
This instructional model invites strong interactive relationships between students and faculty, and encourages deep personal reflection and learning. You’ll prepare before class sessions and complete individual assignments during and after the residential weekends. Participation in the PATH certificate program doesn’t require admission to the College of Graduate Studies, however there are minimum requirements that must be met in order for your certificate to be awarded.
- Required Courses – 18 credits
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3HH 5560 Integrative Health and HealingTopics in Alternative Health and Healing introduces the fundamental concepts of complementary and alternative health and wellness methods and practices. Participants will explore and study the psychophysiology of a wide variety of mind/body modalities and discuss the integration of these approaches with Western medicine.
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3Mindfulness Meditation Theory and Practice examines the theoretical basis for the use of meditation as a healing tool. In a meditative retreat format, participants learn and practice various types of meditation such as body scan, sitting, walking, eating and music meditation. Extended periods of practice and interspersed with discussion, reflection, presentation and small group work.
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3HH 5590 Transpersonal PsychologyTranspersonal Psychology addresses aspects of mind and behavior that transcend individual ego and personal identity. This course considers the dimensions of consciousness, the implications of transpersonal experiences and the connection between psychology and spirituality. Class members gain an understanding of the fundamental assumptions underlying transpersonal theory and skills in applying theory to facilitate growth, health and well-being.
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3HH 5620 Spiritual HealthSpiritual Health provides an opportunity to explore the role of the spiritual dimensions of wellness. A process of inquiry will help you better understand the spiritual dimension of self and the relationship of spirit to the health and healing process.
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3HH 5600 Body Centered TherapiesBody Centered Therapies provides an overview of multiple therapeutic approaches by examining such techniques as massage, therapeutic touch, Rolfing, reflexology, Reiki, shiatsu, acupressure, Alexander Technique and other therapies.
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3HH 5610 The Circle of LifeThis course is one of a series offered by the PATH Institute. The Circle of Life course is designed to facilitate the learning of individuals who intend to work in professions related to wellness. The topic of death and dying will be addressed in a comprehensive way with attention to both content knowledge and its application to the lives of individuals. Topics will include characteristics and causes of death; a developmental view of the life span; grief, bereavement and loss; caring for the terminally ill; caregiver's personal concerns; and spiritual wellness.
- Total for PATH Institute Certificate – 18 credits
Use the Course Planning Matrix to see when PATH courses will be offered.
You can also apply your PATH certificate credits toward a self-designed master’s degree or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies. Contact the program coordinator for additional information.
Getting started is easy!
Apply today or request more info.To begin planning your program, contact:
Nancy Puglisi, (603) 862-0929 or e-mail: npuglisi@plymouth.edu
