Graduate Certificate in Consciousness, Psychology and Transformative Studies

Program Overview

If you’re seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment in your personal life or work, National University’s Certificate in Consciousness and Transformative Studies might just set you on a path to personal discovery and professional fulfillment. Consciousness Studies is an interdisciplinary field that combines psychology, religion/spirituality, philosophy, and the new sciences. Transformative Studies is a leading-edge approach to holistic learning that emphasizes personal application of knowledge, thereby catalyzing and accelerating personal growth and professional development.

Derived from NU’s Master’s in Consciousness and Transformative Studies, the first such accredited program in the U.S., this certificate has been created in response to a growing demand for continuing education that can be completed in conjunction with today’s fast-paced lifestyles and demanding workplace environments.

Our certificate provides you with an option for a shorter, more focused program that can be completed in one year of half-time study. It allows you to gain graduate-level knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of consciousness and transformative studies. This deep dive into consciousness and exploration of the human condition is applicable to all domains of life.

Coursework integrates wisdom and practices associated with emotional and social intelligence, paradigms of consciousness, human development, the evolution of consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, body awareness, cultural evolution, living systems, neuroscience, and mindfulness. This integrative curriculum aims to actualize human potential in service of the greater global good.

For more information, contact Academic Program Director, Craig Chalquist, PhD: [email protected].

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Explain and apply a developmental view of consciousness and human evolution to oneself, others, and systems
• Demonstrate intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence, wisdom, and accountability, using psychological and spiritual principles and practices
• Explain and apply systems theory principles at the individual, community, organizational, and planetary levels
• Apply communication skills, diversity perspectives, information literacy, and professional development skills in service of consciousness growth and systems change
• Apply critical, creative, and multi-perspectival thinking, inquiry, and meaning-making skills in service of consciousness growth and systems change.

Admissions

Enrolling in a university is a big decision. That’s why our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through the admissions process and help you find the right program for you and your career goals.

To that end, we’ve simplified and streamlined our application process, so you can get enrolled in your program right away. Because we accept and review applications year round, you can begin class as soon as next month, depending on your program and location of choice.

Learn more about undergraduate, graduate, military, and international student admissions, plus admissions information for transfer students. You can also learn more about our tuition rates and financial aid opportunities.

To speak with our admissions team, call (855) 355-6288 or request information and an advisor will contact you shortly. If you’re ready to apply, simply start your application today.