Master of Arts in East-West Psychology
CIIS’ Master of Arts in East-West Psychology is a nonclinical psychology degree that examines Western, Eastern, and Indigenous approaches to psychology and spirituality. The program combines foundational coursework, electives, and a final-semester integrative seminar with a capstone project.
Course Overview
CIIS’ Master of Arts in East-West Psychology is a nonclinical, non-license-oriented degree focused on psychology and spirituality at the intersection of Eastern, Western, and Indigenous wisdom traditions. The program is designed for students interested in integral, psychospiritual work rather than clinical licensure. The curriculum includes foundational courses in collaborative inquiry and knowledge production, followed by electives that support individual academic and career goals. Students also take required coursework in psycho-spiritual practice and complete an Integrative Seminar in the final semester, where they create and present a capstone project. The program is offered in hybrid or online formats. Students work closely with faculty advisors and classmates, and may have opportunities to serve as paid teaching or research assistants.
Who is this for?
Students interested in psychology, spirituality, and integral psychospiritual practice; applicants from a psychology background are not required.
Prerequisites
An undergraduate major in psychology is not required, but applicants should have a strong interest in psychology. Students with insufficient background in psychology may be required to take specific courses while in the program.
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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- PriceFree
- FormatHybrid
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsIntegrationFacilitationPsychotherapyCollaborative inquiryPsycho-spiritual practiceCapstone project developmentResearch assistanceTeaching assistanceArticulating complex ideasMindfulness-related skills
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