Our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization program is the open-minded examination of spiritual approaches aimed at fostering self-discovery, positive transformation, and transpersonal development in the lives of individuals and in your clinical practice. The doctoral program challenges outdated views of consciousness and spirituality and welcomes you to explore what’s of most interest to you in an effort to seek new ways of knowing and being. Within the Clinical Psychology, Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Ph.D. Specialization curriculum, you will have the option of studying Eastern psychologies, shamanism, dream work, mythology, consulting, hypnosis, world religions, and more, and emerge with the capacity to integrate overlooked spiritual insights to foster holistic wellness.
Saybrook University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), but the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization does not have programmatic accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA). This hybrid online Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program may not meet year-in-residence requirements of some state professional licensing boards or agencies. To be eligible, graduates should consult their individual state licensing boards for any additional state-specific requirements.
Saybrook University’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology aligns with program requirements for professional licensure in several states. You will find more information on licensure on the professional licensure and certification disclosures page.
The Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology cultivates innovative, multidisciplinary, socially and community engaged scholar-practitioners through rigorous education and training that values the whole person within their unique context, including the creative, spiritual, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of human beings.
The online Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization program is intended to prepare graduates for clinical practice. If you are interested in becoming a licensed psychologist or entering into private practice, you will need to verify the licensure requirements of your state. You may also view notes on licensure here.
Additionally, you may also explore a variety of roles at health care facilities and beyond, including:
Interested in another Ph.D. specialization in clinical psychology? We offer multiple doctoral programs that may align more closely with your goals.
*Credits required vary based on starting with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
You may apply to the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program with a completed B.A., B.S., M.A., or M.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Psychology or a related discipline is recommended; however, non-Psychology majors will be considered for admission. Applicants for the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization degree must submit the following documents:
Saybrook University remains committed to keeping higher education affordable and accessible. Our Financial Aid Department is ready to offer guidance and support in determining suitable financial assistance tailored to your needs, including potential scholarship opportunities, grants, and more.
Saybrook wants you to have the information you need to make an informed decision about your academic and career aspirations. Our cost calculator provides an estimated cost of attending Saybrook to earn your Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization degree.
This three-credit course provides an introduction to the primary themes in consciousness, spirituality, and integrative health. The course includes studies in transpersonal psychology as an important way to address these themes. You will be introduced to foundational definitions, concepts, and theories. This course will also serve to orient you to the Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization, including curriculum paths, vocational possibilities, and relevant professional organizations and conferences.
This three-credit course will examine theoretical considerations and interdisciplinary research in, as well as evidence-based foundations for, health span and vibrant longevity. It will assist you with exploring healthful and vibrant longevity as a biopsychosocial-spiritual phenomenon, creative architectural design; and meaning-making process, practice, path, and destination.
Please refer to our academic catalog for more information on the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health 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 Clinical Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization program is hybrid-online. Online coursework is augmented with two* five-day, in-person Residential Learning Experiences (RLE) per year. During odd-numbered years, RLEs will take place at the larger Community Learning Experience (CLE), connecting you to the wider Saybrook community. You will begin your studies with a virtual Welcome Week held online the week before the start of Fall and Spring semesters. *Washington residents have an additional RLE per term to meet increased in-person requirement hours.
Saybrook’s 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.
