Spring 2022 Electives – All Programs

Classes are open to all NUNM graduate/doctoral students who meet course prerequisites.

Please note that the following courses may change prior to the start of spring term. Further updates will be found on this page.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Garey (kgarey@nunm.edu) and/or the course instructor.

Classical Chinese Medicine

CM55E – Shiatsu V (1.5 credits)

KING | IN PERSON | FRI 11:30a-1:50p

Shiatsu V covers the long-form kata for the front half of the body. This course completes the very thorough whole-body treatment, which takes two to three hours to perform. Again, stretches and specific point work are integrated into the kata. Useful for both assessment and treatment, the long form is a comprehensive and satisfying massage. Prerequisite(s): CM 45E. Note: Additional fee required.

CM74E – Advanced Point Location and Techniques I (1.5 credits)

MCINTYRE | IN PERSON | TUES 5:00p-6:50p

Students advance their acupuncture skills through a combined didactic and practical approach to anatomically based point location and needling. Open to CMR and Interns only. Prerequisite(s): CM 634.

Naturopathic Medicine

NDEB5130E – Northwest Herbs II (2 credits)

PETERSON | IN PERSON | TUES 3:00p-4:50p

These courses cover local plant identification, ethical harvesting, drying techniques, and preparation of herb tinctures, oils, salves, and many other therapeutic preparations. Traditional, historical, and scientific uses of plants are explained. Students are encouraged to develop an appreciation for plants that is not limited to seeing them as medicinal agents. Each term includes outdoor field trips to enhance the study of plants. Note: Additional fee required.

NDEB5231E – CASEE Center Herb Walk (.5 credits)

STANSBURY | IN PERSON | SAT 10:00a-3:50p

This field study course is intended to be part botanical and medical, part ecological, and part energetic and awareness building. Held at the CASEE Center in Brush Prairie, Washington, the course focuses on Pacific Northwest ecosystems, plant identification and basic taxonomy. The medicinal properties of both introduced and native plants will be presented. The class includes time to discuss and experience the different feel and energy of the various gardens, deep forest, and grassland regions of the center. The interconnectedness of the plants of these various ecosystems is examined, and from there the interconnectedness of the various insects and animals with the plants is examined.

NDEB6330E – Botanical Cell Biology, Molecular Mechanisms and Research(1 credit)

STANSBURY | IN PERSON | TBD

This physiology and research-based class focuses on chemical constituents in plants, published research on mechanisms of action, and clinical trial results. Plants affecting cell membrane receptors, glycoproteins, neurotransmitters, action potential, ion gates, liver enzymes, collagen regeneration, photosensitization, and many other molecular mechanisms of action are covered. The important and popular topics of drug herb interactions, cancer management tools, and herbs in pregnancy and lactation will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): THR 5131.

NDEC6240E – Advanced Electrocardiogram and Spirometric Interpretation (.5 credits)

CHAN | IN PERSON | FRI 11:30a-12:20p

This tutorial emphasizes the interpretation and analysis of electrocardiographs and spirograms, as well as the presentation of case studies to provide additional context. The course also provides the opportunity for further discussion of the material from the lecture course. Corequisite(s): CLS 6220.

NDEC7330E – Transgender Health and Gender Transition (2 credits)

ERMAC | IN PERSON | SAT 9:00a-1:50p

This course provides an in-depth description of transgender identities and terminology, including firsthand accounts of the transgender experience. Students gain an extensive understanding of endocrinology and reproductive health in the context of cross-gender hormone transition; and naturopathic, herbal and acupuncture point support for patients in various stages of gender transition; surgical options are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): CLS 7310.

NDEC7341E – Sleep Health and Disorders (2 credits)

DARLEY | IN PERSON | SAT, 4/23/22, 10:30a-4:50p & SUN, 4/24/22, 9:00a-3:50p

Healthy sleep is imperative for overall good health. This course begins with sleep and circadian physiology and normal sleep throughout the life span. Then the six primary categories of sleep disorders are covered. Cases are presented with time for discussion and work-up of the differential diagnosis. Women’s sleep health and the interaction between sleep and other disorders is included. The course concludes with information on ways to promote healthy sleep, botanical and nutrition approaches, and common pharmaceuticals. Prerequisite(s): BAS 5130.

NDEC7342E – Advanced Gastroenterology(2 credits)

SANDBERG – LEWIS | IN PERSON | TUES 2:00p-3:50p

This course explores certain key disorders of the digestive tract with a focus on the small intestine (bacterial overgrowth), inflammatory bowel disease, and altered GI anatomy. Physical exam, lab and imaging studies, management of these disorders, as well as optimization of the digestive function are emphasized through lecture and case discussions. Prerequisite(s): CLS 6230.

NDER7340E – Natural Childbirth III: Labor and Delivery(3 credits)

GIBBONS | IN PERSON | WEDS 1:00p-3:50p

This course prepares students to provide support and safety to the birthing family through labor and the emergence of the new baby. Films of normal labor and birth are used to enhance lectures on the techniques of monitoring the fetal/maternal condition and the progress of the labor. Complications of labor and birth are examined, and the hands-on skills required for response to those situations are discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisite(s): CLS 7310.

NDER8440E – Natural Childbirth VI: Special Topics (2 credits)

GRABOWSKA | IN PERSON | TUES 8:00a-9:50a

This seminar provides students with the opportunity to research topics of special interest and share information with colleagues. Topics presented by the course instructors include developing childbirth education classes, counseling and grief in pregnancy loss, and adoption. Additionally, this course covers water births, working with related social agencies, and intubation training. Prerequisite(s): CLS 7310.

NDER8441E – Natural Childbirth VII: Legal Aspects(1 credit)

GIBBONS | IN PERSON | WEEKS 1-6, THURS 8:00a-9:50a

Medical, legal and malpractice issues are discussed with respect to different states, as well as requirements for licensure.

NDER7341E – Advanced Gynecology: Infertility and Endocrinology (2.5 credits)

WINDSTAR | ONLINE | MON 12:00p-12:50p

Students learn to assess/evaluate, treat and manage medical conditions related to endocrinology in women’s health care. This includes: infertility, secondary amenorrhea, thyroid disease, hyperprolactinemia, adrenal dysfunction, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, luteal phase defect, conditions that present with anovulation, hypothalamic dysfunction, age-related infertility, obesity, and diabetes. Prerequisite(s): CLS 7310.

NDET5130E – Bodywork II Advanced Massage(1 credit)

MATHER | IN PERSON | MON 1:00p-3:50p

Bodywork II covers advanced massage techniques—trigger point work and therapeutic touch. Students learn by giving and receiving treatments in supervised hands-on classes. Prerequisite(s): NDET 5120E. Note: Additional fee required.

NDET5140E – Bodywork III Energy Work (1 credit)

MATHER | IN PERSON | TUES 4:30p-7:20p

Bodywork III teaches students to open, become sensitive to, and develop their energy work. This is taught in several ways, including subtle energy techniques and the vocabulary of energy. Respect for personal boundaries is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NDET 5130E. Note: Additional fee required.

NDET6215E – Race and Disparities in Health Care (2 credits)

ORTIZ | IN PERSON | WEDS 8:00a-9:50a

This course provides an overview of health disparities along racial and ethnic categories. We will seek to understand how political, economic, and social contexts shape health, access to healthcare, and the quality of care across racial and ethnic groups. This course also explores the socio-scientific processes that have privileged “innate” difference as explanations for inequality and marginalization; and examine ways in which “race” intersects with other categories of difference, such as gender, class, sexuality, and religion to impact one’s health and one’s access to health care. This course addresses the implications of this framework for understanding health inequality and how we choose to address it. Note: This course is open to students, staff, and faculty.

NDET6230E – Mindful Self-Compassion (2 credits)

WINDSTAR | IN PERSON | SECT 01 – THURS 5:00p-7:20p & SAT, MAY 14, 10:00a-2:00p

This is an eight-week course with a half-day silent retreat designed to explicitly teach skills of self-compassion. This experiential course uses meditations, informal practice, group discussion and dyads, and homework exercises. A variety of guided meditations (loving-kindness, affectionate breathing, giving and receiving meditation [11 meditations total]), informal practices for use in daily life (soothing touch, self-compassionate letter writing, compassionate listening, self-compassion for care givers [18 total]) are taught and practiced. Self-compassion is evoked during the classes using experiential exercises, and home practices are taught to help develop the habit of self-compassion. Students will be asked to incorporate evidence-based literature into reflective journals.

NDET6230E – Mindful Self-Compassion (2 credits)

WINDSTAR | ONLINE | SECT 02 – MON 4:30p-6:50p & SUN, MAY 15, 10:00a-2:00p

This is an eight-week course with a half-day silent retreat designed to explicitly teach skills of self-compassion. This experiential course uses meditations, informal practice, group discussion and dyads, and homework exercises. A variety of guided meditations (loving-kindness, affectionate breathing, giving, and receiving meditation [11 meditations total]), informal practices for use in daily life (soothing touch, self-compassionate letter writing, compassionate listening, self-compassion for care givers [18 total]) are taught and practiced. Self-compassion is evoked during the classes using experiential exercises, and home practices are taught to help develop the habit of self-compassion. Students will be asked to incorporate evidence-based literature into reflective journals.

NDET6251E – Advanced Physical Medicine (1.5 credits)

WALTON | IN PERSON | WEDS 1:00p-3:50p

This course provides an opportunity to consolidate and review physical medicine concepts and skills pertaining to the assessment and treatment of common primary care presentations. Students will review and practice cervical, lumbar, and pelvis/SI adjustment; and also, further their clinical acumen in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions that commonly present to family practice. Prerequisite(s): CLS 6210.

NDET6250E – Nature Cure (2 credits)

MATHER | IN PERSON | WEDS 2:00p-3:50p

This class emphasizes the essence of natural medicine as taught by the founding naturopathic doctors. Students practice water and herbal therapies, poultices, Cayce treatments and other therapies on themselves and each other. There are opportunities to experience an internal cleansing/detoxification, learn practical applications, and hear case experiences of natural, safe remedies. Note: Additional fee required.

NDEC7320E – Microbiome (1 credit)

MATHER | IN PERSON | FRI 2:00p-5:50p

This course focuses on the importance of the gut microflora to human health. Emphasis is given to traditional naturopathic practices that support healthy gut flora and overall health. Students will also learn about the Human Microbiome Project and the American Gut Project. Prerequisite(s): THR 5120.
 

NDEC7351E – Point-of-Care Ultrasound (2.50 credits)

LOK | IN PERSON | MON 4:00p-5:50p

Students learn to use Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to diagnose common clinical entities in the provider’s office. Students are taught to rule out conditions including, but not limited to: DVT, cholecystitis, AAA, ovarian cysts, hydronephrosis, fractures and pneumonia; and to diagnose various musculoskeletal conditions. Note: Additional fee required.

School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

Ayurveda

GSA543E/NU443E – Ayurvedic Herbs (2 credits)

RAJURKAR | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS

The course surveys the basic principles of Ayurvedic botanicals. It introduces students to taste,

properties, energies, selected Ayurvedic classification and actions, and effect on doshas with study of selected individual herbs. Dosage and the essential carrier medium consumed along with the herb are covered. The course will also provide a brief introduction of making selected forms of herbal preparations including dry powder, juice, pulp, and decoctions from selected herbs.

GSA544E/NU444E – Ayurvedic Yoga (2 credits)

RAJURKAR | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS

This course examines yoga and its eight limbs with Ayurvedic perspective. Through instruction and practice, the application of various aspects of yoga as modalities in the Ayurvedic practice (with their indications and contraindications for Tridosha-wise body types, conditions of balance and imbalance), for the objective of conservation of health, and prevention and pacification of disorders, will be explored. Selected practices of asana, mantra, mudra, bandha, breathing technique, and meditation will be covered.

Nutrition

GSN548E – Eating Disorders and Intuitive Eating (2 credits)

JARVIS | ONLINE | THURS 8:00a-9:50a

Abnormal eating patterns are discussed, including bulimia, anorexia nervosa and binge eating. The course includes detailed examination of the physiology, psychology, prevention, and treatment of various eating disorders. Intuitive eating philosophy is explored to understand how the human body can signal the need for food and nutrition. Prerequisite(s): GSN 515 or GSNO 515 , GSN 517 or GSNO 517.

GSN551E – Therapeutic Diets (2 credits)

ERLANDSEN | ONLINE

A comprehensive examination of commonly prescribed therapeutic diets. Nutrition fundamentals, current research, and popular media views are thoroughly explored. Hands-on preparation sessions provide practical experience with each diet. Prerequisite(s): GSN 507 or GSNO 584.  Note: Additional fee required

GSN554E – Sports Nutrition I (2 credits)

TBD | ONLINE

This course investigates the human demands for increased nutritional support from athletic performance, the timing of meals, and what types of balanced menus are appropriate to support individual exercise regimens. Research on sports nutrition supplements to support athletic training is also discussed. Prerequisite(s): GSN 507 or GSNO 584 , GSN 515 or GSNO 515.

GSN555E – Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition (3 credits)

QUEEN | ONLINE

Examine functional nutrition and its philosophy of incorporating systems biology in supporting human health.  This approach of how the environment impacts each individual on a physiological level is examined in depth.  An emphasis on individualized care is revisited.  Prerequisite: GSN 524.

GSN558E – Food as Medicine Everyday (2 credits)

FREED | IN PERSON | WEDS 8:00a-9:50a

A community-based cooking and nutrition program that includes family participation has been identified as a key factor in reducing chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.  Learn how to build a successful, community-based, hands-on cooking and nutrition series from the ground up, inspired by NUNM’s ECO Project and FAME series. Learn how to navigate project location development, cultural competency in diverse populations, sustainable program funding, and cooking workshop management and logistics.

GSN561E – Recipe and Menu Development (2 credits)

PRESSMAN | ONLINE

Learn the steps to developing your own recipes and menus, while taking nutrition and culinary creativity into consideration. Students will become proficient with ingredient/flavor parings, menu modifications, and have a chance to test out their recipes. Prerequisite(s): GSN 502 or GSNO 502.  Note: Additional fee required.

GSN564E – Nutritional Genetics (2 credits)

TBD | ONLINE

Have you ever wondered if your diet affects your genes? Or whether your genes affect what you can eat? Students in this course examine the relationship between genetics, metabolism, and diet. Topics include how diet can affect epigenetic patterns and gene expression, how our metabolic response to food has been shaped by genetic variation, and how our health is impacted by the interplay of genetics and diet. Students will also consider the utility of using genetic information to make dietary choices. Prerequisite(s): GSN 507 or GSNO 584, GSN 516, or GSNO 516.

GSN575E– Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes (2 credits)

CHILDS | IN PERSON | TUES 1:00p-2:50p

This is a practical course for those working with an obese population covering etiology; clinical characteristics; nutrition therapy; and prevention strategies for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. The course investigates the many influences on body weight, adiposity, and energy expenditure, and evaluates current research in this area. Practical applications include an exploration of common eating habits and behaviors, barriers to weight loss, and treatment strategies. In addition, the course covers compassionate counseling and ways to help patients build better relationships with food and their bodies. Prerequisite(s): GSN 515 or GSNO 515, GSN 516, or GSNO 516.

GSN567E– Healing Foods II (2 credits)

FALK | IN PERSON | THURS 10:00a-11:50a

The course examines how bioactive compounds in foods can influence human metabolism and biochemistry. Foods with anti-inflammatory, healing and nourishing properties are covered. Following the course, students will be able to identify specific foods that can be utilized to support health and prevent disease. Corequisite(s): GSN 568E 

GSN568E– Healing Foods II Practicum (2 credits)

FALK | IN PERSON | THURS 1:00p-2:50p

Students discover how to make food as medicine in a kitchen setting. This course is a continuation of Healing Foods I (GSN 505). The course examines how bioactive compounds in foods can influence human metabolism and biochemistry. Foods with specific properties, including anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, are covered, and students practice food preparation in an active learning kitchen setting. Corequisite(s): GSN 567E. Note: Additional fee required.

GSN579E – Preparation for Clinic Nutrition Rotation (2 credits)

ERLANDSEN | IN PERSON | MON 8:00a-9:50a


This course will provide students with the policies and procedures for practicing at the NUNM clinic(s).  Students will be oriented to the NUNM clinic and complete trainings in OHSA, HIPAA, and first aid and CPR, EPIC.  Additional topics include clinic guidelines, safety and emergency medical procedures, and professionalism.  This is a pre-requisite course for GSN582E Clinical Nutrition Rotation.

GSN580E – Nutrition Clinical Rotation (2 credits)

CHILDS | ONLINE | SECT 01, MON 8:00a-11:50a

In this clinical immersion experience, students will work with patients both individually, and in a group setting, to address nutrition-related concerns.  Specific skills students will utilize include nutrition counseling, nutrition assessment, dietary and menu planning, and case evaluation.  Students will need to successfully complete the Preparation for Nutrition Clinical Shift prior to enrolling in this course.  Prerequisite: GSN 579.

GSN580E – Nutrition Clinical Rotation (2 credits)

CHILDS | IN PERSON | SECT 02, FRIDAY 1:00p-4:50p

In this clinical immersion experience, students will work with patients both individually, and in a group setting, to address nutrition-related concerns.  Specific skills students will utilize include nutrition counseling, nutrition assessment, dietary and menu planning, and case evaluation.  Students will need to successfully complete the Preparation for Nutrition Clinical Shift prior to enrolling in this course.  Prerequisite: GSN 579.

GSNO580E – Virtual Nutrition Clinic Experience II (2 credits)

QUEEN | ONLINE

In this virtual clinic experience, students participate in simulated case scenarios, individually and in groups, to address nutrition-related concerns.  Students will perform all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and nutrition evaluation and monitoring.  All regulatory trainings will be completed prior to engaging in patient/client care, including HIPAA.  Prerequisite(s): GSNO 514, GSNO 515, GSNO 516, GSNO 526, GSNO 534, GSNO 584 & GSNO 586.

Integrative Medicine Research

RES803E – Advanced Research Methods (2 credits)

TBD | IN PERSON | TBD

This advanced course delves deeper into how to create feasible hypotheses and research aims. It exposes students to techniques and instrumentation through visits to local labs. Small research projects are completed to utilize the new skills gained through this class. This course is offered in independent study format. Permission from the department chair is required for course registration.

RES806E – Essentials of Integrative Oncology (2 credits)

ALLDERDICE| IN PERSON | MON 4:30p-7:30p

Cancer patients who pursue integrative care often receive conventional chemotherapy and radiation with natural medicine modalities. This evidence-based course familiarizes students with the basics of cancer diagnosis, an overview of conventional therapies, and evidence that supports natural therapies for cancer. Students read landmark studies and cutting-edge oncology research. Students discuss scientific validity, clinical benefits, toxicities, and limitations of state-of-the-art integrative therapies when applied to oncology patients.

Global Health

GSGH706E – Conferences in Global Health (2 credits)

TBD | IN PERSON

To obtain credit for this course, students must attend an academic or professional conference or three local presentations/workshops that focus on global health issues. Several assignments relating to conference or local presentation/workshop content and networking opportunities are required. This course may be repeated once.

GSGH718E – Spirituality & Health (2 credits)

REGAN-VIENOP | ONLINE | THURS 1:00p-1:50p

This course provides students with a framework to examine the spiritual, religious, and ethical influences which might impact patients’ decisions on health care decisions, practices, and recommendations. Understanding patient and community members perspectives is one of the key aspects interwoven in Spirituality and Health. This course examines issues, research, and personal experiences relating to health and spirituality globally. The rich diversity of traditions that characterizes human existence is complex, but this course will provide insights which can contribute to a better understanding and engagement with representatives from these traditions in health interactions and healing spaces. 

GSGH714E – Wilderness First Aid (2 credits)

TUSON-TURNER | IN PERSON | TBD, Optional CPR 101 Friday 4-9 pm

This course is an advanced wilderness first aid training designed for medical students. Topics include basic emergency medicine related anatomy and physiology; response and assessment; musculoskeletal and soft tissue injury assessment; environmental emergencies and survival skills; medical emergencies and critical care; emergency pharmacology; travel and tropical medicine, along with practical skills training. The format will be a combination of classroom lecture and discussion, along with indoor and outdoor practical skills training in teams. Students will participate in mock remote medical scenarios most likely encountered while working in remote and wilderness settings. In addition to practical skills training, there will be a comprehensive written exam and practical skills exam. At the end of this course, students will receive a certificate in Wilderness First Aid with a passing grade on the final exam. This additional CPR training for health professionals will take place on Friday from 4-9p (Date TBD).

GSGH717E – Psychology of Connection (2 credits)

SCHER | IN PERSON | WEDS 4:00p-5:50p

This course examines concepts, theories, and research in the subject of human connection as related to global health and healing arts professions. Special attention is given to practices aimed at increasing student capacity for connection in the context of their intended work and to cross-cultural dialogue and experience.

GSGH837E – Collaborative Global Health Experience (4 credits)

TBD | ONLINE

This course allows students to substitute an experiential learning course or trip offered by or through a non-NUNM organization, such as Child Family Health International (CFHI), for the required NUNM Global Health Experience course. Students select an opportunity that will provide insight into diverse public health and/or healthcare systems; assist with health-related program development, implementation, or evaluation; engage in health-related research or surveillance activities; or participate in other health-related activities. Students work with the global health program chair or their mentor to select an appropriate, structured global health opportunity that will consist of 36 hours per credit (108 hours for three credits) of work or programming and study to satisfy this academic requirement. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department of Health Sciences chair. Note: Itinerary-specific trip fee applies.

Undergraduate

NS343E/GSN593E – Introduction to Permaculture (3 credits)

DONALD | IN PERSON | MON 3:00p-5:50p

This course introduces the in-country history of, and current effective practices in, community and civic engagement; including domestic and international volunteerism, community building and organizing, and social activism. Coursework is complemented by service efforts in the community; students reflect on service using both local and international lenses through bi-weekly reflection activities. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

This course explores the basic principles and practice of permaculture, offering an opportunity for students to examine ways humanity can live in harmony with earth’s natural systems. Students will increase their understanding of ecology while gaining hands-on experience in mapping, reading the landscape, and the design process. This class is an overview of the permaculture philosophy and will give students the opportunity to integrate this philosophy into their daily lives. Note: This course does not culminate in a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC). Note: Additional fee required.

IPSL: Global Institute

GUA501 – Guatemala One Health: Ecology, Culture and Justice (4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

This course captures in-situ the interconnectedness of people, the environment, and animals that we use for food. This topic is examined through a One Health lens, which will be expanded and explored through site visits and hands-on service projects with local Guatemalan farms, cooperatives, and community-based agricultural initiatives. Students will reflect upon their service and experiential learning with a One Health lens via group seminars throughout the 10-day course. Prior to departure, students will receive a series of readings and assignments required for pre-departure. Students will also complete written reflections while in-country, as well as a final reflection paper/project incorporating scholarly sources. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

SAF501E – Ethics and Community Health in South Africa(4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

This course explores public health issues in South Africa via hands-on training at IPSL’s partner organization in Cape Town, South Africa. By uniting service with traditional learning, students gain knowledge about the historical, political, economic, cultural, and geographic forces that shape the history of public health interventions in South Africa. The service places students at the nexus of community-based health, social enterprise, and the struggle for social and racial justice. Through lectures from scholars and scholar-practitioners, readings, hands-on service, and selected site visits in the region, students critically examine topics related to health promotion and provision, traditional healing, rural health, and social justice in South Africa. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

PER505E – Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Healing in Peru (4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

Traditional healers are found in every society. Their knowledge and leadership have been key in the survival of ancient communities since the beginning of humanity. This course provides information that underscores this concept. Topics aim to stimulate a critical examination of the role of traditional healers in Perú going back to the pre-Inca cultures, through the Inca Empire, and finishing in our current society. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

VIE500E – Community Organizing and Social Activism in Vietnam (4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

This course introduces the in-country history of, and current effective practices in, community and civic engagement; including domestic and international volunteerism, community building and organizing, and social activism. Coursework is complemented by service efforts in the community; students reflect on service using both local and international lenses through bi-weekly reflection activities. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

VIE501E – Environmental Science and Sustainable Development (4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

This course provides fundamental concepts and basic knowledge of functions of environment; natural resources; global climate change; environmental pollution and waste management; environment and human health; solutions, strategies, and policies for sustainable use of natural resources; environmental protection; and sustainable development. Academic excursions take place to provide better understanding of case studies related to environment, pollution, and sustainable development in Vietnam. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.

VIE502E – Global Health and the Environment (4.5 credits)

MORGAN | IN PERSON

Traditional healers are found in every society. Their knowledge and leadership have been key in the survival of ancient communities since the beginning of humanity. This course provides information that underscores this concept. Topics aim to stimulate a critical examination of the role of traditional healers in Perú going back to the pre-Inca cultures, through the Inca Empire, and finishing in our current society. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required. Note: Additional fee required.