B.S. Degree in Wellness and Alternative Medicine: Program Details

The wellness and alternative medicine (WAM) program explores the principles, theories and concepts of naturopathy, massage, chiropractic medicine, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Native American medicine and energy healing.

Studying WAM exposes you to the fundamentals of conventional Western (i.e., allopathic) medicine and the sciences that support all health care systems, including human anatomy, physiology, chemistry and biology. You also learn how to critically evaluate evidence from a broad range of healing and wellness systems and modalities, and study the factors involved in addressing global/ environmental health issues.

The wellness and alternative medicine major is interdisciplinary

Examine health concepts, theories and methods from the behavioral, health and life sciences.

The wellness and alternative medicine major is multicultural

Learn about ancient and contemporary healing systems from around the world.

The wellness and alternative medicine major is about optimizing safe and effective health care choices

Learn how your personal choices and attitudes, as well as those of society, affect individual and community health and wellness. Compare diverse health care systems and research on disease and healing in order to make informed decisions about your own health and wellness.

The wellness and alternative medicine major is about environmental and global health

Explore current health issues and crises, and examine the powerful role of culture and social structure in health and health care. Investigate holistic models and theories for social change to improve environmental and global human health.

The wellness and alternative medicine major is new

JSC is among the first accredited colleges in the nation to offer a science-based bachelor's degree program in wellness and alternative medicine.