While you don't have to complete a Specialization to earn a degree, the Specialization will appear on your transcript if you fulfill the requirements. Master’s degree students must complete 9 units plus a thesis or project related to the Specialization; doctoral students must complete 15 units plus a dissertation related to the Specialization.
The charts below will show you the basic academic requirements for a Specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality, & Integrative Health for the M.A. as well as the Ph.D. degree.
M.A. in Psychology; Consciousness, Spirituality, & Integrative Health Specialization
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Research Course Sequence: |
Credits |
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RES 1026: Information Competency and Library Use |
2 |
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RES 1025: Understanding Research |
3 |
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Other Required Courses: |
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PII 1500A: Foundations & Critique of Contemporary Psychology – Part I |
3 |
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CSIH 4070: Ethics, Spirit, and Health Care |
3 |
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CSIH 3200: ProSeminar in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health |
3 |
One of the following courses:
o CSIH 3000: Psychology of Consciousness
o CSIH 3205: Spiritual Direction
o CSIH 4030: Psychophysiology: Mind-Body and Health
o CSIH 4050: Health Psychology: The Application of Psychological Concepts and Tools to Health
o CSIH 4530: Psychology, Religion, & Spirituality in Their Cultural Contexts |
3 |
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CSIH Specialization Electives (see 2013-2014 School of PII catalog for list of courses) |
3 |
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Other Electives * |
9+ |
PSY/RES 9200: Master’s Project (must complete in 1 semester)
Or
RES 9400: Master’s Thesis (must complete in 2 semesters) |
3
6 |
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Total |
32+ |
* May include up to 6 transfer credits (of which 3 may be from cognate fields), completed during a graduate degree program from an accredited university within the last 7 years, non-degree Saybrook Certificate credits, or non-degree credits taken at Saybrook University. Transfer credits will be determined by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with the School of PII Psychology degree program director. As you plan your electives, please consult with the Specialization directors, who can help you make appropriate course choices.
Ph.D. in Psychology; Consciousness, Spirituality, & Integrative Health Specialization *
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Research Course Sequence (taken in order): |
Credits |
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RES 1006: Information Competency and Library Use |
2 |
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RES 1005: Methods of Research & Disciplined Inquiry – Part I |
3 |
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RES 1015: Methods of Research & Disciplined Inquiry – Part II |
3 |
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Advanced-Level Research Course (See 2013-2014 School of PII catalog for list of approved courses) |
3 |
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RES 1100A/1100B: Research Practicum ** |
3+ |
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Other Required Courses: |
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PII 1500A: Foundations & Critique of Contemporary Psychology – Part I |
3 |
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PII 1500B: Foundations & Critique of Contemporary Psychology – Part II |
3 |
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CSIH 4070: Ethics, Spirit, and Health Care |
3 |
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CSIH 3200: ProSeminar in Consciousness, Spirituality, & Integrative Health |
3 |
One of the following courses:
o CSIH 3000: Psychology of Consciousness
o CSIH 3205: Spiritual Direction
o CSIH 4030: Psychophysiology: Mind-Body and Health
o CSIH 4050: Health Psychology: The Application of Psychological Concepts and Tools to Health
o CSIH 4530: Psychology, Religion, & Spirituality in Their Cultural Contexts |
3 |
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CSIH Specialization Electives (3 of the 9 credits can be from CS 3010, CS 4500, CS 4510, CS 4520, TSC 6500, EHTP 2060, EHTP 3110, EHTP 4515, ORG 7076; see 2013-2014 School of PII catalog for list of other courses) *** |
9 |
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Other Electives **** |
24+ |
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RES 9010, 9020, 9030 Qualifying Essays |
9 |
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RES 9500: Dissertation |
12 |
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Total |
65+ |
* Some courses may be waived if completed during the M.A. program at Saybrook University within the past 7 years. If waived, credits must be substituted with Electives.
** Registration in RES 1100B is required if practicum research not completed in one semester while enrolled in RES 1100A.
*** If the student completed 15 credits of CSIH courses as part of a masters degree at Saybrook University, 6 additional credits need to be completed at the doctoral level to fulfill the requirements for the CSIH Specialization.
**** May include up to 18 transfer credits (of which 9 may be from cognate fields), completed during a graduate degree program from an accredited university within the last 7 years, non-degree Saybrook Certificate credits, or non-degree credits taken at Saybrook University. Transfer credits will be determined by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with School of PII Psychology degree program director. As you plan your electives, please consult with the Specialization directors, who can help you make appropriate course choices.
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 CSIH Courses
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CSIH 3000: Psychology of Consciousness
CSIH 3040: Models of Consciousness
CSIH 3070: Eastern Psychologies
CSIH 3076: Introduction to the Life & Work of C. G. Jung & Contemporary Perspectives in Analytical Psychology
CSIH 3080: Psychology of Shamanism
CSIH 3150: Neuropsychology of Dreams and Dreaming
CSIH 3160: Personal Mythology and Dreamwork
CSIH 3165: Understanding & Appreciating Dreams
CSIH 3200: ProSeminar in CSIH
CSIH 3205: Spiritual Direction
CSIH 3210: Stress Management Education
CSIH 3215: The African Diaspora: African American Cultural History and Psychology
CSIH 3220: Career Development for Psychology Students and Graduates (Project X)
CSIH 4030: Health Psychophysiology
CSIH 4045: Buddhist Path of Healing
CSIH 4050: Health Psychology
CSIH 4070: Ethics, Spirit, and Health Care
CSIH 4101: Basic Training and Education in Applied Hypnosis
CSIH 4102: Intermediate Hypnosis
CSIH 4105: Basic Training and Education in General Biofeedback
CSIH 4106: Intermediate Biofeedback
CSIH 4110: Coaching for Health and Wellness
CSIH 4112: Movement, Exercise, and Health
CSIH 4115: Imagery for Health
CSIH 4530: Psychology, Religion, & Spirituality in Their Cultural Contexts
CSIH 6560: Approaches to Socially Engaged Spirituality
CSIH 8150: Practicum in Professional Practice
CSIH 8950: Certificate Integrative Seminar
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