In July 2007, the National University System Center for Integrative Health was established with an initial funding goal of $1 million. The Center has a commitment to collaboration and is actively seeking partnerships that will advance its mission.
Initial partners include the National University School of Health and Human Services, the National University School of Education, and the San Diego County Office of Education.
The Center will achieve its commitment to increasing knowledge about health and wellness through the following initiatives:
- A unique master's degree program offered by the School of Health and Human Services.
- A graduate certificate in health coaching.
- An online graduate certificate in bereavement studies.
- A graduate certificate in patient advocacy.
- Online continuing education courses in complementary and alternative medicine for nurses and other allied health professionals.
- The Center is partnering with public schools in California on incentives related to the growing challenge of childhood obesity.
- The Center will disseminate wellness and prevention information to various publics.
