Ph.D. in Holistic Psychology

The Ph.D. in Holistic Psychology curriculum has five modules:

  • Holistic Health foundations, and successful completion of the pre-requisite courses in yoga & fitness, coaching & counseling, and holistic health.
  • Advanced courses in Neurosomatics, Emotional Intelligence, Altered States of Consciousness, and Symbolic Systems.
  • Core modern psychology courses, including Developmental Psychology, Dynamics, Personality Theories, Psychopathology, Psychotherapy, Clinical Methods.
  • Specialization. Elective work in one of the following three areas:
    • Transpersonal Psychology Module: Social & Cultural Psychology, Shamanism and Sacred Traditions.
    • Somatic Psychology Module: Bodywork, Breathwork, Aquatic Healing, Sexual Healing, and Dance & Drama Therapy.
    • Applied Psychology Module: Organization Consulting, Human Resources, Mediation & Conflict Resolution, and Curriculum Development.
  • Independent Research and Ph.D. Dissertation.

Holistic psychologists serve an important role in society today. More and more people experience difficulties with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or other issues at some point in their lives, and public acceptance and demand for holistic health practitioners is clearly expanding. Incorporating dance and movement, yoga, breathwork, spiritual healing, and expressive arts takes clients beyond words alone to tap into their own inner resources for healing. It gives them tools for healthier living, and people are becoming progressively more aware of this advantage.

 

Curriculum Requirements
       
Holistic Psychology Core Courses 24 CU
    Mind & Consciousness 3 CU
    Developmental Psychology & Family Dynamics 3 CU
    Personality Theories & Psychopathology 3 CU
    Psychotherapy & Clinical Methods 3 CU
    Religions, Mythologies, & Symbolic Systems 3 CU
    Research Methods 3 CU
    Holistic Psychology Ph.D. Dissertation 6 CU
       
Holistic Fitness Electives 7 CU
    Passion Life 2 CU
    Passion Training 3 CU
    Nutrition & Health-Care 1 CU
    First Aid and CPR 1 CU
       
Coaching & Counseling Electives 15 CU
    Holistic Coaching 3 CU
    Relationships & Communications 3 CU
    Business & Finance 3 CU
    Vision Quest 3 CU
    Coaching Practicum 3 CU
       
Holistic Health Electives 28 CU
    Holistic Healing 3 CU
    Shamanism, Creativity, and Healing 3 CU
    Transformative Arts 3 CU
    Environment & Ecology 1 CU
    Neurosomatics Principles 3 CU
    Emotional Intelligence 3 CU
    Holistic Health Models & Practices 3 CU
    Anatomy and Human Physiology 3 CU
    Tantra & Sexuality 3 CU
    Holistic Health Master's Project 3 CU
       
Total 74 CU
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