To foster the psychospiritual development of students, as well as their unique individual gifts and potentials. The concentration prepares graduates to function as teachers, scholars, writers, consultants, researchers, workshops leaders, spiritual counselors, entrepreneurs, social change activists, and community organizers in a world which increasingly demands an integral perspective that can encompass the personal, interpersonal, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of human existence. In addition to helping students develop academic credentials for traditional teaching positions, the program supports students in envisioning creative applications of psychology outside academia and state licensure. Spiritual development, community action, and organizational consulting are just a few of the potential fields for such creative work. The program of study consists of a core curriculum, research methods courses, colloquia, advanced seminars, a student-designed area of specialization, and a dissertation.
Students focus in depth in a specific area of study and develop methodological skills.
Students work closely with their advisor to design an individualized curriculum and participate in an ongoing research colloquium. Six of these units are Directed Electives taken in other programs in the School of Consciousness and Transformation. Information about transfer of credit can be found here . Applicants must have an M.A. in East-West Psychology or its equivalent. In addition to the Institute's general admission requirements, two letters of recommendation are required from individuals familiar with the applicant's work and their readiness for graduate work.