Purpose and Outcomes of Transpersonal Psychology

The Master's of Transpersonal Psychology degree program is offered to students whose focus is on learning as well as practice. This program is especially geared towards professionals in the healing arts. Transpersonal Psychology integrates both psychology and spirituality, an interdisciplinary approach. In addition, the field draws from philosophy, art, anthropology, history, and healing.

Transpersonal Psychology is a branch of psychology that is concerned with the study of those states and processes in which people experience a deeper or wider sense of who they are, or a sense of greater connectedness with others, nature, or the "spiritual" dimension. It is about the seen and the unseen, the conscious and the unconscious beliefs that guide people's everyday beliefs, motivations, and behaviors. Transpersonal Psychology is the study of the "whole" human being, mind, body, and spirit, combining insight from both Eastern and Western thinking.

 

Degree Program Objectives:

1. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to develop personal goals and will research licensure in the community in which they choose to practice.
2. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to engage in introspective exercises designed to provide insight into personal strengths and will be able to develop strategies for success.
3. Students (Learners) will demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations that are the basis of integrating theories of 13 modalities in psychology and how these theories may or may not be represented in Transpersonal Psychology.
4. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to identify emotional dysfunction as an opportunity for growth and exercise the decision to take steps towards transformation while experiencing and appreciating their own empowerment.
5. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to embrace the concept of the conscious-unconscious mind and how it influences the world they live in.
6. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to accept and acknowledge that they have ultimate responsibility and flexibility in transforming their thoughts into actions.
7. Students (Learners) who seek to be practitioners will demonstrate the ability to develop systems for appropriately defining their target market and developing a viable business plan.
8. Students (Learners) will demonstrate the ability to identify beliefs, values, and emotions in an effort to discover their personal and professional role in transforming the world they live in.

 

Degree Program Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission into the graduate program must have the following requirements:

1. An undergraduate degree from a U.S. College or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an equivalent degree from a similarly accredited college or university outside of the United States.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
3. Official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities must be original documents and not copies of the documents.
4. Two letters of recommendation submitted directly via mail in a sealed and signed envelope. These letters must be written by employers, former professors or other persons who can provide evaluations and testimonies of your ability to be considered in the graduate program.
5. Resume' or Curriculum Vitae (as applicable to the degree program) detailing your profile, current affiliation, position descriptions and dates of employment.
6. A Completed Application for Admission Form which can be completed either online or downloaded and sent via postal mail. The refundable application and processing fee of $125.00 must be paid upon submission of application form.
7. A Completed Degree Program Tuition Agreement and Course Tuition Agreement downloaded (there are two separate agreements to download), signed, dated and sent via mail or submitted online.
8. A two - three page Personal Statement that outlines your objectives and goals.

*All students (learners) who do not have English as a native language and who submit TOEFL scores, a score of at least 530 is required for the Master's Degree Program.

 

Registration for the University

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Time for Completion

All Students (Learners) are expected to complete their degree within an acceptable time period of 3 years. Students (Learners) needing additional time to complete a degree must petition to the University and will be subject to any additions/changes in required program course work.

American Pacific University is a term credit hour institution. Each credit represents a minimum of 45 hours of completed student (learner) studies. A student (learner) will be assigned 3 credits for a minimum of 135 hours of study over an 8-week term, per course of study. This is comparable to a semester credit hour institution, in which a credit awarded during a 16-week semester is equivalent to 45 hours of study. In order to receive the 3 credits offered through a course, the student's (learner's) 135 hours of applied studying should be spent divided between classroom participation and preparation. Approximately, 40 hours should be spent on classroom contact, with the remaining 95 hours spent on outside preparation or a suitable equivalent. Application of credits towards a degree program is also contingent upon satisfactory completion of the coursework. Course credit hours are not severable, as all accumulative coursework must be completed for a student (learner) to receive any applicable semester credit hours for said course.

 

Graduation Requirements

39 units of graduate credit and completion of a capstone electronic portfolio project/practicum are required for the Master's Degree. We offer considerable flexibility and guidance in working with you to create a capstone experience to suit your master's degree work, integrating both knowledge and practice.

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Transfer Credit

In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept for transfer, courses and degrees completed at unaccredited colleges. The acceptance for transfer of American Pacific University credits is to be determined by the receiving institution. All courses in the Master's Degree Program must be taken at American Pacific University; there is no acceptance of transfer credit taken at other institutions.

 

Language Requirement

• All courses are taught in English. Students (Learners) who do not have English as a native language will be asked to supply documentation to certify proficiency in English when applying to American Pacific University.
• Such applicants must submit scores received on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as part of their application. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Applications may be obtained from ETS, Box 6151 Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151. IELTS is administered by local IELTS test centers throughout the world. Applicants should consult www.ielts.org for the nearest IELTS test center. The results of these tests help applicants determine whether they are prepared to undertake graduate study conducted in English before making extensive plans for graduate study in the U.S.
• Please note that TOEFL scores are considered valid for only two years, and that if several scores are submitted, only the most recent is considered. A TOEFL score of at least 530 is required for admission into the Master's Degree Program.