IHHS offers a unique core of undergraduate courses, which can become the heart of a pre-professional Special Major. This major provides excellent preparation for graduate training in conventional, alternative health care and/or health related fields (see HH Career Paths and HH advising - below)

The Special Major is an ideal option for students seeking an interdisciplinary path of study that cannot be completed through an existing undergraduate major. Students design their own individual course of study around a cohesive theme that includes the following academic requirements:

• A minimum of 45 semester units from three or more departments within two Colleges of the University.
• At least 9 units, and no more than 21 units, from each of the three departments, with at least 36 units from upper division courses.
• Approval by a Special Major advisor (see below).
• At least 30 units of work to be completed after final approval is received

Health-Care Professions
Naturopathic and Chiropractic Medicine
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Anthroposophical Medicine
Herbology and Natural Pharmacy
Bodywork, Massage and Somatic Therapies
Midwifery and Natural Childbirth
Holistic Nursing and Medicine
Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
Osteopathic Medicine
Counseling/Psychotherapy
Applied Psychophysiology/Biofeedback
Somatic Training for Physical Therapy
And Others

Education and Business Careers
Holistic Health Education
Gerontology and Healthy Aging
Transformative Art and Education
Stress Management Consulting and Training
Peak Performance Training
Ergonomics and Risk Management
Personal Coaching/Training
Product Design/Development
Holistic Business Management
Organizational Development/Transformation
Web/Online Business
And Others

Holistic Health Advising for Special Major
Call 415/338-1210 to arrange a meeting with a core faculty member.

Special Major Information and Advising
For more detailed information see: www.sfsu.edu/~advising/specmaj.htm

Special Major advising:
- BA (undergraduate advising) call: 338-2103
- MA (graduate advising) call: 338-2233