Graduate Certificates

For advising and direction in applying for a graduate certificate in holistic health, contact a CHHS advisor and refer to our graduate college.

Our new updated certificates emphasize holistic health sciences and direct engagement in contemplative practices. Our mission is to create well-being through healthy minds and open hearts for our students and the greater WMU community.

  • Holism and Contemplative Health Care
  • Mindfulness and Centering Skills
  • Resilience and Well-Being Skills

If you are a graduate student at WMU, you may apply for a certificate program. Refer to the course rotation document to learn when courses are available and for application guidelines.

Certificate descriptions

Mindfulness and Centering Skills

9 credit hours - This program can be completed 100% online
 

Develop mindfulness-based contemplative (centering) practices the focus on formal mindfulness traditions and practicing as a community. The courses offer support and resources to establish and maintain a personal mindfulness practice. 

  • HOL 5310 Introduction to Holistic Health - or 
    HOL 5360 Wellness Skills for Health Professionals (prerequisite)
  • HOL 5072 Mindfulness Theory and Skills

and one of the following:

  • HOL 5603 Tai Chi and Qigong Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5604 Yoga Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5850 Applied Mindfulness Skills

Resilience and Well-Being Skills

9 credit hours - This program can be completed 100% online

Increase personal resilience and a sense of well-being. The courses focus on evidence based research and offer a number of experiential opportunities.

  • HOL 5310 Introduction to Holistic Health - or
  • HOL 5360 Wellness Skills for Health Professionals (prerequisite) and two of the following:
  • HOL 5350 Holistic Approaches to Stress
  • HOL 5602 Meditation Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5603 Tai Chi and Qigong Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5750 Resiliency Theory and Skills

Holism and Contemplative Health Care

9 credit hours - This program can be completed 100% online

Health care providers and helping professionals benefit from insight and valuable skills taught in this certificate. Enhance your ability to engage in self-care while connecting with others with compassion and purpose.

  • HOL 5360 Wellness Skills for Health Professionals (prerequisite)

and two of the following:

  • HOL 5530 Holistic Strategies for Illness and End of Life
  • HOL 5550 Successful Aging: Holistic Perspectives
  • HOL 5321 Holistic Health Coaching
  • HOL 5350 Holistic Approaches to Stress
  • HOL 5560 Understanding Grief and Loss
  • HOL 5602 Meditation Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5603 Tai Chi and Qigong Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5604 Yoga Theory and Practice
  • HOL 5072 Mindfulness Theory and Skills
  • HOL 5750 Resiliency Theory and Skills
  • HOL 5072 - Mindfulness Theory and Skills Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5301 - Meditation to Enhance Living Credits: 1 hour
  • HOL 5304 - Yoga to Enhance Living Credits: 1 hour
  • HOL 5321 - Holistic Health Coaching Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5340 - Holistic Health and Spirituality Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5350 - Holistic Approaches to Stress Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5360 - Wellness Skills for Health Professionals Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5530 - Holistic Strategies for Illness and End of Life Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5550 - Successful Aging-Holistic Perspectives Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5560 - Understanding Grief and Loss  Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5602 - Meditation Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5603 - Tai Chi and Qigong Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5604 - Yoga Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5650 - Health and Wellness Coaching Skills Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5750 - Resiliency Theory and Skills Credits: 3 hours
  • HOL 5850 - Applied Mindfulness Skills Credits: 3 hours