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