>APPLY NOW ONLINE FOR FALL 2010 ENTRY FOR THE ONSITE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN EAST/WEST PSYCHOLOGY
>APPLY NOW ONLINE FOR FALL 2010 ENTRY FOR THE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM IN EAST/WEST PSYCHOLOGY
THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN EAST/WEST PSYCHOLOGY (1-year program offered ONSITE & ONLINE) is grounded in the understanding of Buddhist psychology as presented in the classic texts on the mind and its functions, and in the western disciplines on the same. The program will be taught by qualified western and Tibetan experts in the field, and will offer both a philosophical framework and a practical modality for working with the mind. Mindfulness based meditation, emotional regulation, anger management, and contemplative stress reduction are a few of the many topics that will be explored.
The certificate program may be completed as a full- or part-time student (see Continuing Education page). The program is offerend both onsite and online (distance learning). Flexible weekend and evening class times accommodate all schedules for onsite students.
Curriculum Requirements for
("d" courses = distance learning/online)
Fall 2010
PSY 301/301d. Survey of East/West Psychology This course provides an overview of western psychology and Buddhist perspectives on the mind. Students will become familiar with the historical foundations, major branches of psychology, and current issues in the field. Emphasis will be placed on overlap with Buddhism. This course includes a mandatory service learning component. (3 credits)
PSY 402/402d. The Mind, the Brain, & Consciousness: Introduction to Neuropsychology This course provides an overview of the field of neuropsychology. Students will become familiar with theories of the central nervous system and its role in behavior; current theories of consciousness and related theories linking body to mind. This course will also present perspectives on the mind and consciousness from Buddhist perspectives. (2 credits)
PSY 340/340d. Meditation for Mental Health I This course will be the first in a two-part series of meditation instruction, resources, and practical application of techniques designed specifically to cultivate and support a healthy mind. Techniques learned in this class will include basic practices for developing a calm and focused mental state, techniques for managing stress and overwhelming emotions, and an emphasis on examining and correctly positioning one’s motivation for working with others. (2 credits)
Spring 2011
PSY 302/302d. Making the Sick Mind Well: An Overview of Clinical Psychology This course provides an overview of the field of clinical psychology with specific emphasis on the influence of Buddhism. Students will become familiar with categories of mental illness and prominent psychotherapies for treating mental illness, particularly modalities that incorporate mindfulness and eastern philosophy. The course will focus on the theoretical underpinnings of psychotherapy; students will not be trained in delivering psychotherapy. (2 credits)
PSY 402/402d. Meaning, Mythology, and Mystical Experience: Understanding Social & Multicultural Psychology & the Psychology of Religion This course provides an overview of the field of social psychology. Students will become familiar with the role of social influence on human behavior and will explore themes relevant to Buddhism, including theories of altruism, anonymity, group think, etc. As well, students will explore the influence of global perspectives on western psychology as well as the phenomenon of intersecting cultures. Students will become familiar with the psychological impact of minorities in dominant culture and theories of human behavior that have evolved from minority perspectives. Finally, this course will provide an overview of the history of religion’s influence on western psychology. Students will become familiar with the major contributors to the psychology of religion (e.g. William James, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Erik H. Erikson). Students will address questions related to the universality of religion in humanity and human behavior, as well as in their own lives. This course includes a mandatory service-learning component. (3 credits)
PSY 341/341d. Meditation for Mental Health II This course is the second in a two-part series on meditation instruction, resources, and practical application of techniques designed specifically to cultivate and support a healthy mind. This part of the course will focus on strengthening the motivation and focus of the practitioner, as well as introduce methodologies and practices to help you help others manage their minds. This course will also introduce specific meditations designed to mitigate painful emotional states, such as anger, resentment, jealousy, and fear. Meditation for Mental Health I is a pre-requisite to this course. (2 credits)




