HSC 488 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisites: HSC 305, it’s equivalent, or permission of instructor. An introductory survey examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) - its historical and cultural roots and current application in western contexts. Students will demonstrate an understanding of a variety of CAM approaches and explore their application in both traditional and nontraditional healthcare settings. Using research evidence, students will critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate CAM and its application throughout the course and in a final project including a research paper and presentation.

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