Our online Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization program—woven from legacy approaches to existential, humanistic, and transpersonal psychology—uncovers the depths of human existence and potential, how you might help individuals discover meaning in life, and how to help others navigate the complexities of our shared experience. Within the Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization curriculum, you will conduct your psychological exploration at the intersection of psychology, philosophy, creativity, spirituality, and ethics, and learn about authentic, responsible living and how that enables psychological balance and engagement with the world.
This online psychology Ph.D. program is not a clinical psychology program, nor is it designed to prepare students for future professional licensure. Students interested in such programs should consider admission to the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degree program.
Upon completion, you will have an enhanced skill set and deepened perspective to augment your current practice or career. Additionally, with the appropriate licensure, if necessary,* you may expand into other roles, including:
*Our online Ph.D. in Psychology program is not designed to prepare graduates to qualify for clinical licensure or certification.
Interested in another specialization in psychology? We offer multiple doctoral programs that may align more closely with your goals.
At a minimum, you must have received, or anticipate receiving prior to the start of the semester you are applying into, a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university before applying for a doctoral degree at Saybrook. Applicants for the Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization degree must submit the following documents:
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This three-credit course provides an overview of existential and humanistic psychology including its history and origins, its current manifestations, and its contributions to various aspects of psychology including clinical practice, its critiques, and its possible future. Saybrook University, among other important organizations in humanistic and existential psychology, remains a leading force in the development and advancement of existential and humanistic psychology and special consideration is given to its relevant history.
This three-credit course provides an overview of the ways that religion and spirituality interact with psychology with special attention to the cultural context. This includes an exploration of various models for how religion and spirituality can relate to science and, in particular, psychology. The primary purpose of this course is to explore various models for the interrelationships of psychology, religion, and spirituality with special consideration given to the cultural influences upon these relationships.
In this three-credit course, you will explore selections from the works of modernist literary masters and open up to the crossroads between literature, awareness, world, and the mind. You will be considering a gathering of existential works and inquiring into the unintended existential psychological undertones that literature embodies so well.
Please refer to our academic catalog for more information on the Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization program.
Saybrook University prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree program*. Saybrook University is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your career goals.
*Many degree programs are intended to fulfill licensure requirements in specific states. The data shown here may not represent the state where you currently reside. For more information on how this program is applicable to the requirements of your state, please speak with your admissions specialist.
Our Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization program is a 100% online program. While the core of this program is completed asynchronously, there are some synchronous, online features designed to deepen your educational experience. We call this a Virtual Learning Experience (VLE). In addition to the VLEs, you will begin your studies with a virtual Welcome Week. Welcome Week activities, including a program orientation, are held online during the week before the start of Fall and Spring semesters. All Psychology students will be required to attend only the five-day, fall semester Virtual Learning Experience (VLE) each academic year. The in-person Community Learning Experience (CLE) is also available for you to explore. The CLE is held every odd-numbered year. It is optional and not required to complete the program.
Saybrook’s Humanistic and Clinical Psychology faculty are practitioner-scholars dedicated to advancing their field through continued practice and comprehensive instruction. Meet some of our faculty members below.
Designed for those who wish to contribute creatively to improving the human condition. Students are encouraged to explore different approaches through interdisciplinary programs that combine complementary approaches—including meditation, nutrition, energy medicine, biofeedback, and spirituality—with more traditional forms of care.
