Psychology

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 1970 (and 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.

The College's Psychology degree programs focus on humanistic, existential, transpersonal, and phenomenological psychology. In a time when most academic and professional psychology focuses on biomedical breakthroughs, the College's Psychology degree programs focus on people. Our research and practice encourages the best in humanity - while also adhering to rigorous scholastic standards and withstanding the test of time. By producing humanistic scholars, researchers and practitioners, the College contributes to a better world.

Program Choices

We offer three degrees in psychology: MA, PhD, and PsyD. Students may also tailor the focus of their degree program by choosing a specialization, concentration, or by completing a certificate in a particular area of focus.

MA Psychology Degree Programs and Specializations

• MA: Psychology
• MA: Psychology, Creativity Studies Specialization
• MA: Psychology, Jungian Studies Specialization
• MA: Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization

PhD Psychology Programs and Specializations

• PhD: Psychology
• PhD: Psychology, Clinical Psychology Specialization
• PhD: Psychology, Jungian Studies Specialization

PsyD Program

• PsyD: Clinical Psychology