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General Psychology
In a time when most academic and professional psychology focuses on biomedical breakthroughs, Saybrook's psychology programs focus on people.
The programs in the College of Psychology and Humanistic Studies focus on humanistic psychology, existential psychology, transpersonal psychology, and phenomenological psychology, teaching students like you both what this means at a theoretical level and how to apply it in the world. Our research and practice encourages the best in humanity, while also adhering to rigorous scholastic standards. By producing humanistic scholars, researchers and practitioners, the College contributes to a better world.
A humanistic psychology tradition
The humanistic scholars whose thinking has inspired the creation of Saybrook University and who were instrumental in the founding of the Humanistic Psychology Institute in 1971 (known as Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center for more than three decades), were some of the most noted names in psychology. Key founders and early contributors to this tradition include such innovative thinkers as Carl Rogers, Rollo May, Abraham Maslow, James Bugental, Charlotte Buhler, and Virginia Satir. These and other leaders in humanistic and transpersonal psychology came together in the 1960s to challenge the dominant behaviorist and psychoanalytical theories and models of inquiry into human experience.
Program Choices
We offer degrees in clinical psychology and general psychology. In general psychology, you can earn an MA or PhD. In clinical psychology you can choose an MA, Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), PhD, Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, or PsyD. You may also tailor the focus your degree program by choosing a specialization, concentration, or by completing a certificate in a particular area of focus.
General Psychology Programs
MA Psychology: Creativity Studies
MA Psychology: Jungian Studies
PhD Psychology: Jungian Studies
Clinical Psychology Programs
MA Marriage and Family Therapy
