MA In Transpersonal Psychology

Program Overview

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This online Master's program in Transpersonal Studies offers three concentrations: Creativity & Innovation, Spiritual Psychology, and Transformative Life Coaching. The program emphasizes embodied spirituality, creative expression, and personal transformation through a combination of online coursework and in-person residencies. Graduates may pursue careers in social work, consulting, life coaching, and other fields related to personal growth and well-being.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Core Courses, Foundational Year (17 Units)

• MTP7201A Opening Seminar (1)
• MTP7401 Embodied Spirituality (3)
• MTP7402 APA Writing Style (1)
• MTP7403 Foundations in Transpersonal Studies (3)
• MTP8300 Creative Expression and Transformation (3)
• MTP7603 Theories of Personality (3)
• MTP7801 Spiritual Development Across the Lifespan (3)

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Concentration Courses (16-22 Units)

• Creativity & Innovation (16 Units)
• MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)
• MTP8303 Empowering Community Through the Expressive Arts (3)
• MTP8373 Professional Practicum I (1)
• MTP8374 Professional Practicum II (2)
• MTP8387 Ways of Knowing: Creative, Intuitive, and Collective (3)
• MTP8399 Inquiry into Creative and Innovative Processes (3)
• MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)
• Spiritual Psychology (16 Units)
• MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)
• MTP8373 Professional Practicum I (1)
• MTP8374 Professional Practicum II (2)
• MTP8387 Ways of Knowing: Creative, Intuitive, and Collective (3)
• MTP8703 Heart and Mind in Community Action (3)
• MTP8799 Inquiry into Embodied Spirituality (3)
• MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)
• Transformative Life Coaching (22 Units)
• MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)
• MTP8800 Introduction to the Transformative Coaching Process (3)
• MTP8805 Entrepreneurial Spirit (3)
• MTP8811 Practicum in Transformative Coaching I (3)
• MTP8812 Practicum in Transformative Coaching II (3)
• MTP8813 Advanced Practicum in Transformative Coaching (3)
• MTP8799 or MTP8399 Inquiry into Embodied Spirituality or Inquiry into Creative and Innovative Processes (3)
• MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)

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Elective Courses (12 Units)

• MTP8201 Archetypes, Myths, Symbols (3)
• MTP8202 Transpersonal Approaches to Dreams and Dreaming (3)
• MTP8204 Creative and Conscious Aging (3)
• MTP8205 Eco-Spirituality (3)
• MTP8206 Ecopsychology (3)
• MTP8207 Sustainability, Culture, and Sacred Ecology (3)
• MTP8208 Nature-Based Programs and Wholeness (3)
• MTP8212 Contemplative Mind (3)
• MTP8213 Tree of Life: A Brief Introduction (3)
• MTP8804 Psychosynthesis (3)
• MTP8805 Entrepreneurial Spirit (3)
• MTP6411 Psychology of Extraordinary Dreams (3)
• MTP6214 Anomalous States of Consciousness (3)
• MTP8452 PTSD Psychology and Healing Methods (3)

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Teaching:

• The program is primarily an online program, with a residency component twice during the two-year program for 5 consecutive days each.
• Faculty members facilitate whole-person instruction in a dynamic format within a close learning community.

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Careers:

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Creativity and Innovation

• Social Work
• Consultant
• Entrepreneur

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Spiritual Psychology

• Social Advocate or Leader
• Teacher
• Non-Profit Work

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Transformative Life Coaching

• Life Coach
• Health & Wellness