Wellness and Alternative Medicine
Johnson State College is among the nation's first accredited colleges to offer a science-based bachelor's program in wellness and alternative medicine (WAM). This major is ideal for students who wish to:
- Explore bold new horizons in health care.
- Understand the role of the mind-body connection in personal wellness.
- Examine how wellness plays a role in the development of sustainable communities.
- Learn about the science, theories and histories of Western (i.e., allopathic) and alternative health care therapies, including acupuncture, naturopathy, Ayurveda, chiropractic, homeopathy and Native American healing.
- Understand mind-body therapies, including meditation, yoga, massage, biofeedback and other stress-reduction techniques.
As a WAM major, you will explore the social, cultural, political and psychological dimensions of various systems of health care as you proceed with a rigorous undergraduate science program that emphasizes holistic models for health, wellness and healing.
The study of WAM prepares you for:
- Graduate studies in the social studies of medicine (academic)
- Graduate studies in health care, including naturopathy, chiropractic care, Oriental medicine, professional practitioner training, nursing or M.D. programs*
- Further professional training in the health and helping professions
- Careers in the fitness and wellness industries
- Roles in public health and environmental policy as researchers, policymakers and analysts
* Prerequisite entry requirements for medical schools and professional practitioner training institutes vary. Check with your preferred graduate institutions as early as possible in your undergraduate program to make sure you are fulfilling graduate program prerequisites.
