Graduate Program in Psychedelic Studies
UOttawa offers a groundbreaking Psychedelic Studies Graduate Program, focusing on the therapeutic and spiritual uses of psychedelics across history and cultures.
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The University of Ottawa presents the pioneering Graduate Program in Psychedelic Studies, a comprehensive exploration of psychedelics' therapeutic, spiritual, and ritual applications across cultures and throughout human history. Drawing upon interdisciplinary research in human consciousness, psychology, comparative mysticism, medicine, and spiritual care, this program provides students with unique opportunities to engage with theory and practice in psychedelic and consciousness studies.
The program features interdisciplinary training in psychedelic history, culture, and healing modalities, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other professionals in the field. With microprograms in Psychedelics & Spirituality and Psychedelic Science, the University of Ottawa is breaking new ground in the academic study of psychedelics and consciousness.
The diploma is designed for professionals looking to expand their scope of practice to include psychedelic psychotherapies, and provides interdisciplinary learning experiences, training programs, and connections with other professionals in this emerging field. The program's core faculty includes Dr. Anne Vallely, Dr. Monnica Williams, and Dr. Cary Kogan, who bring a wealth of collective experience and expertise to the curriculum.
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Graduate students and others in the University of Ottawa community; the program also references professionals seeking interdisciplinary training in psychedelic and consciousness studies.
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The University of Ottawa launched a groundbreaking one-year MA in Psychedelics and Consciousness Studies in 2024, jointly offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Arts under co-directors Dr. Monnica Williams and Dr. Anne Vallely. The program builds on earlier microprograms in Psychedelic Science and Psychedelics & Spirituality Studies established since 2020, training licensed professionals, clergy, and researchers in therapeutic, spiritual, and academic dimensions of psychedelics.
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- Price$5,000
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- Skillspromote responsibleand ethical healthcareprovide professional guidance and supportPromoting responsible, ethical, and decolonized health careProfessional guidance in mental health and spiritual carePsychedelic historyPsychedelic cultureHealing modalitiesPsychologyComparative mysticismMedicineSpiritual careExperiential learningFieldwork
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