Mar 28, 2024  
Rensselaer Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2019-2020 [Archived Catalog]

Well-being: Body and Mind


How do humans maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person’s path to well-being in body and mind is unique—arising from an awareness of his or her needs, goals, and what each finds fulfilling. The Well-being Interdisciplinary Pathway includes a wide variety of courses that explore the nature of what it is to be human and to orient oneself in the world, to have relationships, make decisions, be creative, and make discoveries.

To complete this integrative pathway, students must choose a minimum of 12 credits as described:

Choose one of the following:


  • IHSS 19XX – Understanding Empathy

Choose remaining credits from the following​​​​, with at least 4 credits at the 4000 level:


Compatible minor:


Well-being