About

The Graduate College of Psychology and Humanistic Studies is the world’s premier center for humanistic scholarship and research and carries forward the tradition of Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center. Saybrook Graduate School began as the Humanistic Psychology Institute which was founded in 1971 through the leadership of Eleanor Criswell. Its creation was inspired by the legendary meeting at Old Saybrook, Connecticut in 1964 when the humanistic psychology movement was articulated as an alternative to mainstream psychology. The humanistic psychologists who participated in that conference wanted to provide a place where psychologists as well as other professionals could come to learn more. Leading figures at the conference, including Rollo May, James Bugenthal, and Clark Moustakas also served as faculty in the early years. Ultimately the Institute changed its name to Saybrook Graduate School to reflect the importance of this conference in the history of humanistic thought.

 

The College of Psychology and Humanistic Studies remains committed to the principles of the humanistic tradition and firm in the belief that these principles are vital and relevant for graduate education that seeks to inspire transformative change in our world. Our 977 graduates reside in more than 16 nations.

 

The Graduate College of Psychology and Humanistic Studies (PHS) offers MA and PhD degrees in Human Science, Organizational Systems, and Psychology and a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD).