Our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Jungian Studies Specialization program draws upon the profound work of Carl Gustav Jung, one of the most important figures in 20th-century psychiatry and psychology. Within this Clinical Psychology doctoral specialization, you’ll embark on a comprehensive exploration of Jungian psychology and learn to integrate his expansive body of knowledge into your clinical practice with contemporary and multicultural perspectives.
Within the Jungian Studies curriculum, you will study personality theory, psychoanalysis from an analytical psychology viewpoint, Jung’s original writings, fairy tales, alchemical studies, symbols, postmodern perspectives on analytical psychology, and more. You will emerge from this Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program equipped to draw inspiration from core concepts of Jung’s legacy and contribute to an ongoing discovery of the human psyche.
Saybrook University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), but the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Jungian Studies 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 Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Jungian Studies 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: Jungian Studies Specialization 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: Jungian Studies Specialization degree must submit the following documents:
This three-credit course serves as an introduction to the life and work of Carl Gustav Jung. Self-reflections on his life and times are memorialized in his classic autobiography Memories Dreams and Reflections. The development of his life in cultural context is critically examined in a selected biography. In “Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Volume 7: Two Essays in Analytical Psychology,” core concepts, and constructs of his theory of personality are introduced and examined. Prominent essays will also be examined in this course.
This three-credit course explores essays written from 1933 forward describing and elaborating the theoretical basis for the concepts of archetypes and the collective unconscious. Specific archetypes are discussed in relation to the construct and process of individuation. The second half of the course will focus on “Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Volume 5: Symbols of Transformation,” a complex study of symbolic parallels, drawn from religion, mythology, ethnology, art, literature, and psychiatry.
This three-credit course will examine Jung’s theory on dreams and the method of dream interpretation and analysis in the context of depth psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. The role of mythology is considered in analytical theory, in relation to the collective unconscious and the archetypal dimension of dreams. Lastly, the study of “fairy tales” reveals elemental psychological processes, the blocking and unblocking of libido, and the compensatory and healing activities of the Self in relationship to imbalances of ego operations.
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By the end of these courses, progressively, the student will be able to:
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.
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Our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Jungian Studies Specialization program is a hybrid online program. Coursework is completed online and augmented with two five-day, in-person Residential Learning Experiences (RLE) per year. RLEs occur at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters in California. Every odd-numbered year, the RLE takes place during a larger Community Learning Experience (CLE), encouraging interaction with the larger Saybrook community. In this program, 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.
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.
