Global Online Ph.D. in Psychology
The 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. This 120-unit program combines 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.
Now accepting applications for Summer/Fall 2012
for all Global Programs
As with each of ITP's degree programs, the Ph.D. in Psychology helps students develop competencies in three inter-related areas of learning:
- Academic: Students 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.
- Professional: Students are assisted in developing the skills, abilities, and attitudes required to apply transpersonal principles to specific activities of human endeavor, such as education, research, counseling, administration, wellness, spiritual concerns, human development, social needs, and helping professions.
- Personal: Students are encouraged to integrate the teachings of transpersonal psychology into their lives and to cultivate a balanced integration of the values, attitudes, and practices involved in transpersonal development, such as mindfulness, compassion, discernment, and appreciation of differences. The cultivation of these psycho-spiritual characteristics is integral to ITP's whole-person learning model.
Application of Transpersonal Practices and Skills
In a very practical way, students are encouraged to translate transpersonal skills into research skills. For example, students may be asked: How might you use the skill of discernment when working within an organization? What role does the appreciation of differences have on your experience with small groups, either as a leader or as a participant? What effect can the practice of mindfulness have on your work with individuals? What practical purpose can compassion serve when working within much larger systems, such as a global community?
Practical Research and Program Evaluation
Research will be applied to practical issues and questions, with an important emphasis on program evaluation. Both conventional and transpersonal research skills will be devoted to addressing real-life issues and concerns, and to assessing the effectiveness of various practices and programs in the four possible application areas of individuals, small groups, organizations, and the global community.
Entering the Global Ph.D. with Advanced Standing
Applicants may request advanced standing into the Global Programs Ph.D. with a master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field such as social work. With Advanced Standing, students start in Year 3 of this five-year program.
For more information, contact global.admissions@itp.edu, 650-493-4430, ext. 240.
