Institute Of Transpersonal Psychology

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. in Psychology (concentration in Transpersonal Psychology)

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology's (ITP) Global Ph.D. in Psychology provides opportunity for working adults to study transpersonal psychology in a distance learning and online format for personal, educational or professional advancement. The program is designed for mature students who have the ability to work independently and the desire and motivation to parlay the principles and practices of transpersonal psychology into creative and professional applications. ITP's Global Ph.D. in Psychology is a 120 unit program combining online classes, residential seminars, and innovative research. ITP's Global Ph.D. in Psychology focuses on the research, evaluation, and application of transpersonal principles, (such as mindfulness, discernment, compassion, and appreciation of differences) in four major areas: individuals, small groups, organizations, and global community. Besides giving students the opportunity to integrate academic rigor with experiential learning, the program fosters collaborative learning through group dialogue and participation. In addition students will have the opportunity to apply these principles of transpersonal psychology to specific activities, such as research, counseling, education, wellness, administration, as well as religious, spiritual, and other helping professions. As with each of ITP's degree programs, the Ph.D. in Psychology will help students develop competencies in three inter-related areas of learning: Academic: Each student will develop an advanced knowledge of transpersonal psychology, including a mastery of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the field, as well as a mastery of research, critical evaluation, and creative contribution to the field in the context of psychology and related disciplines.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: 510.748.9001 Fax: 510.748.9797 Email: wascsr@wascsenior.org ITP’s Accreditation Liaison Officer: John Hofman

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000