Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research
A 12-month certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies and research housed in the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. The program offers hybrid or online training covering clinical competencies, research, ethics, and culturally informed approaches.
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Start date: July 13, 2026
Application deadline: July 13, 2026
Course Overview
The Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research provides training for clinicians, therapists, researchers, clergy, and professionals in related fields who want to engage responsibly with psychedelic-assisted therapy. The curriculum includes contemporary research, pharmacology, research design, therapist and facilitator competencies, the global history of psychoactive plant use, and cultural competencies for working with clients. The program emphasizes clinical work with MDMA and psilocybin, with additional coursework on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. It is structured around didactic, experiential, and applied learning, with self-reflection, community-building, embodiment, and mentoring integrated throughout. Training is grounded in safety, integrity, respect for the law, and the CIIS Beloved Community Agreements. The program states that it does not require or promote the use of illegal substances and is conducted in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Who is this for?
Clinicians, therapists, researchers, clergy, and professionals in affiliated fields seeking training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and research.
About the Provider
The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) launched the world's first university-affiliated Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate Program in 2015, establishing the gold standard for post-graduate psychedelic clinician training, with cohorts now also offered a B.S. in Psychedelic Studies and a KAP clinic. Based in San Francisco, CIIS is a non-profit graduate university pioneering integral approaches to consciousness, therapy, and psychedelic medicine.
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- PricePrice on request
- FormatHybrid
- Lifecycle statusActive
- SkillsIntegrationFacilitationPsychotherapyKetamine-Assisted TherapyPsilocybin TherapyMDMA-Assisted TherapyEthicsTrauma-Informed CarePsychedelic-assisted therapeutic competenciesCulturally informed careResearch designPharmacology of psychoactive substancesClinical competenciesEthical practice
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