Certificate in Holistic Education

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The Certificate in Holistic Education prepares students to serve individuals, families, schools, and communities in a variety of professional capacities. This certificate supports the development of the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of the human potential. Holistic principles embody the essential vision of care among living beings and the environment, along with hope for peace in the future of the global community.

Strand 1: Core Courses (12-15 credits)

Select from:

ED 424 / ED 524 - Core Reflection 3 credits
ED 425 / ED 525 - Play as Core Curriculum 3 credits
ED 439 / ED 539 - Social Emotional Learning 3 credits
ED 456 / ED 556 - Holistic Education 3 credits
ED 407 / ED 507 - Seminar : International Study of Holistic Education 1 - 6 credits

Strand 2: Electives (9-15 credits)

Select from:

ECE 390 - The Art of Holistic Education in Early Childhood 4 credits
ECE 520 - Holistic Early Childhood Education for Change 4 credits
ED 355 - Teaching Native America 4 credits
ED 398 - Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s Literature 4 credits
ED 399 - Special Studies 1-6 credits
ED 430 / ED 530 - The Art of Storytelling 3 credits
ED 438 / ED 538 - Children Around the World 4 credits
NAS 270 - Intertribal Dance Traditions 4 credits
NAS 301 - Tribal Critical Race Theory 4 credits
NAS 318 - Native North America 4 credits
NAS 380 - Native American Ecological Knowledge 4 credits
PSY 411 - Positive Psychology 4 credits
PSY 414 / PSY 514 - Humanistic Psychology 4 credits
PSY 472 - Sustainable Compassion
PSY 489 / PSY 589 - Native American Psychology 4 credits
Other electives approved by certificate advisor

Strand 3: Field Based (3-9 credits)

ED 409 / ED 509 - Practicum 3-9 credits