Sofia University has been at the forefront of scholarly research in the field of transpersonal psychology since the establishment as the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 1975.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese (PhDC) in Transpersonal Psychology aims to train scholar-practitioners in transpersonal psychology with familiarity of the Chinese wisdom tradition. It builds upon your prior master’s degree through exploration and consideration of both classic and modern studies of transpersonal psychology.You will strengthen your research and analytic skills as well experiential practices while simultaneously carving out a deep understanding of the multiple dimensions of our human experience.
Our PhDC program is facilitated primarily online. Through the program, we invite you to develop holistic, research-based applications to the challenges and opportunities that humans alone and in groups experience. The program applies transpersonal principles to help foster transformation individually, socially, and professionally.
To complete the doctorate in three years, you will engage in 6-9 units per quarter, moving through all the required and elective courses totaling in 75 credits. You will complete your dissertation “Mini Proposal” by the middle of your second year, setting into motion your work on this major contribution to the scholarly literature. Throughout the dissertation process, you will register for a sequence of courses that support you through each research and writing phase, and that keep you in regular contact with your faculty committee.
The PhDC journey takes 3 years to complete. Students may choose to spend 1.5 years studying online and the other 1.5 years in residence in California campus. Extension over 3 years will be considered after consultation with the program chair.
Course Information:
At-a-glance information about this course for your convenience:
Summer Start Date: | July 1, 2024 |
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Fall Start Date: | September 30, 2024 |
Winter Start Date: | January 13, 2025
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Spring Start Date: | April 7, 2025 |
Program Length: | 3 Years |
Total Number of Units: | 75 (Minimum) |
Estimated Total Cost: | $57,000 |
Estimated Fees: | $1725 |
Alumni Stories
My time at Sofia University–the course work, the opportunity to collaborate so closely with the faculty, and the commitment to whole-person education– allowed me to refine my vision for the Inner Explorer program, develop and pilot it in various iterations and finally to rigorously study the effects. These have all proven critical steps in my ability to co-found this nonprofit company, launch several programs, and most importantly, help children succeed in school and ultimately in life.
Lauren Bakosh
Alumna, PhD in Transpersonal Psychology
Class of 2013
Learning Outcomes:
Here’s what you can expect to walk away from this program with…
1. Analysis
Analyze and explain human behavior in a variety of contexts and situations using theoretical models, empirically-supported methods, and research in the field of transpersonal psychology and the wider field of psychology.
2. Methodology
Employ best practices in social science and humanistic research methodology in the design and conduct of original psychological research.
3. Diversity
Integrate knowledge about and sensitivity to the experiences and perspectives of diverse populations, including but not limited to race, culture, socioeconomics, age, gender, sexual relation orientation, and disability, in research and applications of transpersonal psychology.
4. Communication
Communicate effectively using a variety of media and genres to meet the needs of the circumstances and intended audience across a range of personal and professional purposes and settings.
5. Reflection
Reflect upon their own whole-person development, including growth in mind, body, spirit, creativity, and community, and identify opportunities for continuing development.
6. Ethics
Integrate relevant moral and ethical frameworks with key concepts and practices drawn from transpersonal psychology in the development of solutions to professional and community problems.
Career Paths:
Pick the path that speaks to your journey – both personally and professionally.
Applied transpersonal psychology in business and organizations.
Career outcomes include:
- Non-Profit Work
- Law
- Consultants
- Social Work
Consciousness and creativity studies.
Career outcomes include:
- Researcher
- Social Advocate/Leader
- Teaching
Whole systems approach to health and well being.
Career outcomes include:
- Nurses
- Coaching
Cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
Career outcomes include:
- Psychotherapists
- Counselors
- Physicians
Our Community's Commitment To Diversity Is Echoed Through Our Students:
The following is a list of diverse essays published by our graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Below you’ll find some frequently asked questions about Sofia University’s PhD in Transpersonal Psychology program, providing additional details about the course structure, its timeline, and other key aspects.
The PhD in Transpersonal Psychology is primarily conducted online, with four residential seminars that occur over the course of the three-year program. These seminars may be held in-person or via virtual teleconferencing, and span five consecutive days each.
Yes, while the course is designed to be completed in three years as a full-time student, arrangements for part-time study can be made.
The “Mini Proposal” for your dissertation is due in the middle of your second year of the program. This initiates your work on the dissertation and keeps you engaged with your faculty committee.
The estimated total cost of the PhDC in Transpersonal Psychology program is $57000.
It is also estimated that the total fees will be $1725.
