Akamai University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science, Doctorate of Philosophy

Format: Online

Program Description:

The field of Applied Ecopsychology researches and initiates practical self-guiding methods and
materials. These tools enable the prospective applied ecopsychologist to learn, use, and teach the
nature-reconnecting process in the personal, professional and educational environments. This
degree program offers vital information, expertise and support through mentorship, distance
learning courses, interactive workshops, academic readings, Internet presentations, and
independent study and projects.
Discover how our excessive separation from nature stresses our sentient inner nature and causes
our most challenging problems. Learn to reverse this destructive process. Master thoughtful
nature reconnecting activities that dissolve stress by satisfying our deepest natural loves, wants
and spirit. This course teaches hands-on education, counseling and mental health skills that
interlace our thoughts and feelings with the "higher power" wisdom of nature's creation process.
Its unique natural attraction methods and materials let nature nurture self-esteem, friendships and
responsibility. Applied Ecopsychology increases wellness and creativity and helps us build
rewarding, sustainable relationships. Learn and teach this process to increase personal, social and
environmental well-being.

Applied Ecopsychology participants have successfully applied nature-connected education and
healing to a wide array of career fields, entrepreneurial and professional activities. While not an
exhaustive list of fields from which our program has prepared successful practitioners, following
will provide a perspective for the interested applicant for application of the program.
?? Self-help, stress management, personal growth, motivational neuro-linguistic programming,
creative writing, home schooling, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, Reiki. energy medicine, and
art therapy.
?? Life coaching, personal coaching, success coaching, and relationship coaching, leadership
skills, consulting, memory training, nutrition. men's and women's issues, and action
assertiveness
?? Teaching, mentoring and facilitating disorder and prevention remedies: eating, sleep, anxiety,
post traumatic stress (PTSD), attention deficit, addiction, dependency, burnout, autism, selfconfidence,
mid-life crisis, and self-worth dysfunctions.
?? Counseling: pastoral, therapy, recovery, family, marriage and spiritual counseling, massage
therapy and biofeedback.
?? Shamanism, spirituality retreat centers, self-esteem, Yoga, civil rights, therapist, retreat center
training.
?? Course instruction, workshop presentations, social work, conservation strategies, outdoor
leadership, sociology, environmental education, and mental health.
?? Meditation, complementary and alternative medicine, naturopathic medicine, parenting,
relaxation, and intimacy.
?? Founding or directing stress and healing programs, or creative writing courses for training or
degree programs.
?? Increasing training, administration, personal and professional benefits. improved conferences,
progressive human services, independent contracting, child care, addressing global warming,
retreats.

As prerequisites for acceptance to the Master's degree, applicants should have completed the
equivalent of a recognized baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field of study and have several
years of meaningful career experience. Applicants are expected to be proficient in collegiate
English language skills. Second language English applicants should submit records of TOEFL
examination with scores of 550 minimum. All applicants are expected to have access to a
computer, email and the Internet, and verify access to academic library resources for the full
extent of your program.

Accreditation:

Akamai is internationally accredited by the International Distance Education Accreditation League (IDEAL), a member of the National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies (NNQAA), a recognized network of accrediting bodies in the Philippines. IDEAL is a full institutional member of the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN), an important agency recognized by UNESCO as a regional leader in the developing and serving the needs of quality assurance agencies in higher education. The Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in USA lists APQN as a quality network of accrediting agencies with full validity in accrediting institutions of higher education across the Asia and Pacific Region.

Eligibility Requirements:

Master of Science participants should have completed the equivalent of a recognized Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study and have several years of meaningful and increasingly responsible experience in NGO and nonprofit management, international development agencies, international social and economic recovery programs, anti-poverty programs, public administration, and community programs from business and industry.

Doctor of Philosophy participants should have completed the equivalent of a recognized graduate degree in an appropriate field of study and have several years of meaningful professional experience and research background.

Participants at all degree levels are expected to be proficient in English language skills or provide other assurances of effective guidance and language support throughout the program. Participants must have access to a computer, appropriate software, email and Internet, and academic library resources.

# of Credits Required:

MS 40 credits/ PhD 5

International Student Requirements:

Akamai University is an English language university. All submissions and communications, written or verbal, from students to the faculty or the administration of the University should be in the English language and of scholarly standard. This policy applies to course papers, project reports and other course submissions, student portfolios, comprehensive examinations, final projects, and oral reviews. Applicants must clearly demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal English language communication skills according to American collegiate standards. A sample of scholarly or professional writing and a telephone communication with a member of the Akamai University faculty are both required elements of the admission process. International students with English as a second language or if prior college study was with non-English language colleges, applicants are required to submit a record of a recent TOEFL examination with acceptable skill levels.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

150 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes