PHD In Transpersonal Psychology

Program Overview

This PhD program in transpersonal psychology provides a comprehensive foundation in core theories and research methods. Students can specialize in one of four concentrations, including applied transpersonal psychology in business and organizations, whole systems approaches to health and well-being, consciousness and creativity studies, or cognitive psychology and neuroscience. The program culminates in a dissertation that guides students through the research and writing process. Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields related to transpersonal psychology.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Courses (33 Units): Core courses introduce students to foundational theories and research methods in transpersonal psychology.
As part of the Core, students must attend and successfully complete four residential seminars (i.e., GPHD7000 taken four times) during their matriculation in the PhD program.
• Electives (24 Units): Students deepen their knowledge of transpersonal theory, research and applications through the selection of elective courses; they may opt to pursue a concentration to fulfill a portion of the electives requirement.
Concentrations are offered in four areas of study, contributing 15 of the 28 units for this area of study:
• Applied Transpersonal Psychology in Business and Organizations
• Whole Systems Approaches to Health and Well-Being
• Consciousness and Creativity Studies
• Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience
• Dissertation Courses (18 Units): The dissertation is structured as a sequence of six 3-unit courses.
Each quarter’s course, students are expected to accomplish a specified number of activities related to dissertation planning, researching and writing. The courses guide students through the various steps in developing a faculty committee and research proposal, conducting research and analyzing data, and writing and defending a comprehensive report about the results.

Careers:

• Applied transpersonal psychology in business and organizations.
• Consciousness and creativity studies.
• Whole systems approach to health and well being.
• Cognitive psychology and neuroscience.