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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts was founded in 1992 by Brian and K.C. Miller. It was initially known as the Southwest Institute of Myotherapy. In the year 1995, the name of the institute was changed to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. It is located in Tempe, Arizona, and is also known as SWIHA. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in a number of areas including massage therapy, holistic nutrition, hypnotherapy, reflexology, and yoga teacher training. Certain courses are also conducted online.
The students at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts are involved in organizations like the Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.), and Emerging Healers. In addition, the institute offers financial aid in the form of loans and Pell Grants. Besides, the students are also offered placement assistance after the successful completion of their courses.
Students attend Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 1,116 students at Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To help individuals discover their gifts and graces, and support them in taking their skills and talents take them out into the world in a loving and profitable way."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts
1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
General Phone: (480) 994-9244
http://SWIHA.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 123 | yoga training, hypnotherapist, alternative medical services, mind-body therapies, herbalist, nutrition sciences, Asian bodywork therapy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 89 | massage therapy |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 62 | aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 222 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 2 |
In 2007, Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts had a total enrollment of 1,116 students (670 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3593300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Asian Bodywork Therapy
Herbalism/Herbalist
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study
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