Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General

• What is transpersonal psychology?
• What is the difference between transpersonal psychology & traditional psychology?
• How, when, and why was ITP founded?
• What distinguishes ITP from other schools?
• Is ITP accredited?
• What does accreditation mean for students and graduates?
• Where is ITP located?

 

Student Life

• Is ITP denominational?
• How many students are at ITP?
• What is the age range of students at ITP?
• Is there student housing available?

 

Inquiries

• Can I take classes as a non-matriculated student?
• Does ITP offer lectures and workshops to the public?
• What are the classroom hours?
• Why does ITP offer a Ph.D. but not a Psy.D.? What is the difference between a Ph.D. & a Psy.D.?
  
• How can I visit the school?
  
• Can I visit a class?
  
• May I speak to a student at ITP?

 

Resources

• What kinds of resources are available at the ITP library?
  
• What are ITP graduates doing?
  
• What kind of research is being done at the William James
• Research Center for Consciousness Studies?
  
• Is there an on-site internship program?
  
• What kinds of field placement resources are available at ITP?

 

Financial Aid

• What kinds of financial aid are available?
  
• Can I work and study at ITP? Is it feasible to work while in the full-time Ph.D. program?
  
• How long will it take to process an application for financial aid?
  
• Will financial aid cover the costs of the Seminar?

 

Admissions

• What does the application process consist of?
  
• What are you looking for in an applicant?
  
• What are the prerequisites?
  
• What is the application deadline?
  
• How much is tuition?
  
• What are the special requirements for International Student applications?
  
• Are GRE tests required for admissions?
  
• Is it possible to test out of prerequisites?
  
• Can I apply to the Ph.D. program with just a Bachelor's degree?
  
• Do I need to submit a complete application, or can I start an application file now?
  
• If accepted, when can I enter the program?
  
• Does ITP have Advanced Standing options?
  
• Can I transfer units into an ITP program?

 

Residential Program

• Can the Ph.D. program be done part-time?
  
• What is the difference between the Daytime and the Evening MACP (MFT) programs?
  
• How long will it take me to complete the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology?
  
• Is the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degree accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)?

 

Global Program

• How many hours of study are necessary each week in the Global program?
  
• How much does the Global program cost?
  
• Are Global students eligible for financial aid?
  
• Does the Global Program lead to licensure?
  
• In the Global program, how is it decided who my mentor will be?
  
• How may I use the Global Program as a stepping stone to the residential Master's Program or into the residential Ph.D. Program?
  
• Is it true that the Certificate Program is the first year of the Master's Residential Program?

 

Questions About the Global Certificate and Master's Program

• I maintain a busy schedule. Will I have time to complete a degree in the Global program?
  
• What is a "transpersonal practitioner" and how can the Global program prepare me for this kind of work?
  
• What other professional skills or competencies will I acquire in the Global program?
  
• What role will the Global program play in helping me integrate what I learn into my current profession or a new career?
  
• What makes ITP's Global programs different from other psychology certificate or degree programs?

 

Other Programs at ITP

Single Courses FAQ (PDF File, 49kb)
Counseling Center FAQ