Yoga Therapy - CCL

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Therapy program is designed for students who have an interest of working in the field. Yoga is an ancient philosophical tradition and part of the mainstream in physical fitness and wellness with wellness practices that can be labeled therapeutic. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge by participating in an internship in an aspect of yoga therapy.

Details

Major Code:

5786

Award:

Certificate of Completion (CCL)

Total credits required:

Award notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Program prerequisites
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Credits:		0-23
PED102YO	Yoga - Intermediate (1) AND
Certificate of Completion in Yoga Instruction (5446) (22) OR
Permission of Program Director		0-23

At Scottsdale...

Academic Program:

Yoga Therapy

Course Format

Classes are offered in a variety of formats: in-person, online, day, evening, full-time and part-time.

How long will it take?

It takes a minimum of 24 months as a full-time student including summer school.

Cost

$3,361 for in-state tuition and fees
$12,278 for out-of-state tuition and fees.

Textbooks

$912 for books and supplies.

Program Curriculum

Fall

PED102YO Intermediate Yoga (1 credit) (required)
PED158 Yoga Philosophy III (2 credits)
PED280 Introduction to Yoga Therapy (2 credits)
PED281 Yoga Therapy Upper Body Principles, 283 Yoga Therapy Lower Back Principles OR 284 Yoga Therapy Knee Principles (*offered on a rotating basis each semester; these are only given credit for taking the class one time) (2 credits)
WED162 Meditation and Wellness (1 credit)

Required Non-Credit classes Fall:

Yoga Therapy Class
Carolyn Belko Yoga Therapy with a Senior Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Pranayama
Restorative

Spring

PED102YO Intermediate Yoga (1 credit) (required)
WED Intro. To Ayurvedic Principles (2 credits)
WED185 Overview of Movement Therapy Systems (2 credits)
EXS250 Kinesiology (4 credits)
PED281 Yoga Therapy Upper Body Principles, 283 Yoga Therapy Lower Back Principles OR 284 Yoga Therapy Knee Principles (*offered on a rotating basis each semester; these are only given credit for taking the class one time) (2 credits)

Required Non-Credit classes Spring:

Yoga Therapy Class
Carolyn Belko Yoga Therapy with a Senior Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Pranayama
Restorative

Fall

PED102YO Intermediate Yoga (1 credit) (required)
PED288 Yoga Therapy Practicum (2 credits) (6 credits required)
*Electives (counted as extra hours beyond the 800 required)

Required Non-Credit classes Fall:

Yoga Therapy Class
Carolyn Belko Yoga Therapy with a Senior Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Pranayama
Restorative

Required courses
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Credits:		25
EXS250	Applied Kinesiology	4
PED102YO	Yoga - Intermediate (1)	4
Four (4) credits of PED102YO course is required.

PED158	Tradition and Practice of Yoga III	2
PED280	Introduction to Yoga Therapy	2
PED281	Yoga Therapy - Upper Body Principles	2
PED283	Yoga Therapy - Low Back Principles	2
PED284	Yoga Therapy - Knee Principles	2
PED288	Yoga Therapy Practicum	2
WED162	Meditation and Wellness	1
WED183	Introduction to Ayurvedic Principles	2
WED185	Overview of Movement Therapy Systems	2

Restricted Electives
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Credits:		12
BIO201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
COM225	Public Speaking	3
EXS101	Introduction to Exercise Science	3
EXS125	Introduction to Exercise Physiology	3
EXS130	Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques	3
FON241	Principles of Human Nutrition	3
FON241LL	Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory	1
FON247	Weight Management Science	3
HES271	Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries	3

PED288	Yoga Therapy Practicum (2)	2-6
PED288	may be repeated for additional Restricted Electives credits.

Competencies

Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior. (PED101YO, PED102YO, PED201YO, PED158, PED280, PED281, PED283, PED284, PED288, WED162, WED183, WED185)
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of yoga therapy. (PED158, PED280, PED281, PED283, PED284, PED288, WED183, WED185)
Utilize a range of movement techniques based in body knowledge to assess the therapeutic approach of yoga practitioners and demonstrate appropriate interventions. (PED101YO, PED102YO, PED201YO, PED281, PED283, PED284, PED288, WED185, EXS250)
Analyze yoga philosophy, historical roots, current issues and trends in yoga therapy. (PED158, PED280, WED162, WED183)
Develop and implement strategies for yoga therapy grounded in established theories, philosophies, guidelines and evidence-based research. (PED158, PED280, PED281, PED283, PED284, PED288, WED183, WED185, EXS250)
Apply evaluative feedback from self and others to develop and refine therapeutic delivery. (PED101YO, PED102YO, PED201YO, PED280, PED281, PED283, PED284, PED288, WED162, WED183)

Read the official MCCCD award description.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate information about this degree or certificate. However, the information above represents current requirements for the academic year and may change as the result of the curricular process. This course list does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.