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General Admission Requirements
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General Admission Requirements

For admission to all degree programs, a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in the major field of study.

 

Prerequisite Course Requirements

Prerequisites for the Global and Residential Programs 
At the recommendation of the program chair, some students might be asked to do specific coursework to prepare for entrance into and success in our graduate programs. Students who have not studied psychology may be required to take the ITP Prerequisite Fulfillment Course (see below). All psychology coursework must be completed within the last 10 years, and with a passing grade of a "B" or its equivalent. Applicants may also meet these course requirements by passing a CLEP qualifying exam with a passing score of 60.

Timeframe to Complete Prerequisites
Due to the academic rigor of our programs, students in all degree programs are strongly encouraged to complete their prerequisites prior to enrolling in their first year. The Certificate in Transpersonal Studies has no psychology prerequisites.

Please Note:  Prospective students may apply to any program prior to completing their prerequisites. Students may also be admitted into a degree program without having completed the required coursework. However, their admission will be conditional, and all coursework must be completed within the time frame specified in the admissions letter. For further information, please contact the Admissions office at 650.493.4430 ext. 237 or email itpinfo@itp.edu

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ITP Prerequisite Fulfillment Course
ITP offers a 6-week intensive online prerequisite course each year:

The cost of the prerequisite course, including registration, online fees, and materials is $557. These courses often fill up quickly and early registration is recommended.

Please note that you may also fulfill any needed prerequisites by taking undergraduate classes at an accredited university, community college, or distance learning program. Contact Admissions at itpinfo@itp.edu or 650-493-4430, ext. 216, for more information.

Registration for Prerequisite Sessions
To register for an ITP Prerequisite session, download the Prerequisite Registration Form (a PDF document):

2010-2011 Prerequisite Registration Form (PDF document)

Submit the form and payment to the Accounting Office at registrar@itp.edu, or mail to 1069 East Meadow Circle Palo Alto, CA 94303, or fax to 650.493.6835. The registrar will then register you for the course and send you your username and password. You must have online capability to enroll in this course.


Global Certificate students are not required to take prerequisite courses unless the student plans to advance into an ITP degree program.  Certificate students who are interested in advancing into the Master's program are advised to take their prerequisites prior to starting their Certificate year.

For further information, please contact the Admissions office at 650.493.4430 ext. 216 or email itpinfo@itp.edu.

 

Online Education Related Requirements

All ITP Programs require students to use technology for learning, researching, completing assignments, communicating regularly with Faculty, Mentors, and Staff, and connecting with fellow students.  Courses are delivered via the Angel Learning Management System (LMS), which employs browser-based technology designed to work with both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh computers. 

Minimum hardware and software requirements for the 2010-2011 academic year are listed below. Please be aware that these minimum requirements will change over time as hardware and software development progresses. It is strongly recommended that students obtain equipment that exceeds the minimum configuration to ensure a more satisfying and productive learning experience. 

Windows

 
 
 

Angel LMS Compatible Browsers

 

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Residential Advanced Standing & Transfer of Units

All Residential Master’s Degree Programs

Unit Transfer Limits
Students may transfer up to 9.0 quarter units into the Residential Programs Master’s degree. Classes must have been completed within the last ten years with a minimum grade of “B” or its equivalent. Transfer units have no effect on tuition charges.

Advanced Standing
Applicants who have completed 21.0 units through the Global Programs Certificate in Transpersonal Studies or 23.0 units through the Residential Programs Master’s in Women’s Spirituality may apply for advanced standing into the second year of the Residential Programs Evening Master’s degree. Two years of on-campus study will then be required to complete the M.A. in Counseling Psychology.

The Chair of the Residential Master’s Programs has final authority for all advanced standing applications to the Master’s degree program.

Residential Doctoral Programs

Unit Transfer Limits
Students may transfer up to 12.0 quarter units into the Residential Ph.D.
Programs. Classes for transfer must have been taken at the graduate level with a minimum passing grade of “B” or its equivalent and have been completed within the last ten years. Transfer units have no effect on tuition charges.

Advanced Standing
Applicants who have completed a Master’s in psychology or a related field may request Advanced Standing placement in either of the Residential Ph.D. programs. Students granted entry with Advanced Standing will enter the program in Year 2 and will be responsible for three years of Block Tuition.
Also, students who have completed graduate course work that is appropriate to the degree they are seeking can transfer up to 45 units of course work into the clinical doctoral program, provided that the courses match up with our course requirements.  These students may also enroll with advanced standing.

Upon acceptance to the program, the doctoral program chair will review the student’s transcript and assess which required courses in the Institute curriculum may be waived. Although Advanced Standing students have an enrollment status of Year 2, they may take courses with Year 1 students since most of the transpersonal-oriented courses are offered in Year 1. The Chair may also require that an applicant complete prerequisite coursework in the transpersonal or other subject areas not covered in the applicant’s Master’s program.

 

Global Advanced Standing & Transfer of Units

A maximum of 6.0 quarter units may be transferred into the Global Master of Transpersonal Psychology. Transfer of units has no effect on tuition charges.

Global Ph.D. in Psychology
A maximum of 6.0 quarter units may be transferred to satisfy requirements for the Ph.D. in Psychology. Transfer of units has no effect on tuition charges.

Advanced Standing
Applicants who have completed a Master's in psychology or a related field may request Advanced Standing placement in the Global Ph.D. program. Students granted Advanced Standing will enter the program in Year 3 and be responsible for three years of block tuition.

For most people, two transpersonal prerequisite classes will be required: Introduction to Transpersonal Theory and Approaches to Transpersonal Healing Practices. These courses are offered online at the not-for-credit rate and are available for prospective students several time each year.

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