Degree Programs
The Master degree program at IHLSI requires ten courses. Students must maintain a 2.75 or better overall GPA for the degree coursework. Additionally, all students are required to complete two prerequisite courses in their first term of study:
Online Learning Strategy (1 unit)
Academic Writing & Research Ethics (1 unit)
The degree program length is flexible; however, the degree must be completed within three years. The master degree programs are currently in the pilot phase.
10 courses (total 40 credit units):
Theories and Foundations of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (4 units)
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology Principles and Techniques (4 units)
Comprehensive Oriental Medicine Diagnosis and Skills (4 units)
Healing Energy Medicine: Mind-Body Techniques (4 units)
Acupuncture, Asian Bodywork, and Modalities (4 units)
Nutritional Therapeutics: Oriental Medicine Nutrition & Food Therapy (4 units)
Clinical Psychology & AI Therapy (4 units)
Theory and Applications of Homeopathy (4 units)
Comprehensive Herbal Treatment Strategy (4 units)
Herbal Materia Medica: From Field to Patient (4 units + Capstone project 3 units)
(% Master's Project, incorporated into the capstone course)
Note:
The Master's degree program at IHLSI consists of ten courses, totaling 45 credit units or 45 quarter credit hours in US higher education. A credit hour is defined as the quantity of work represented by intended learning outcomes and confirmed by evidence of student achievement in academic activities.
For one quarter credit, credit-bearing distance education courses are evaluated based on the learning outcomes ordinarily attained through 30 hours of student work (10 hours of academic engagement and 20 hours of preparation).
* 4 credit unit/credit hour = 4 x (30 hours) = 4 x (10+20) = 40 hours in Moodle course + 80 hours self preparation
Students must be registered appropriately, complete the course successfully, and pay the course assessment fee to obtain credit.
Estimated completion time: 1 – 1.5 years
* Actual completion times will vary and may be higher, depending on full- or part-time course registration, units transferred, and time to complete other degree requirements.