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PhD in Transpersonal Psychology (Chinese Language) #2

PhD in Transpersonal Psychology (Chinese Language) #2

The program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and transpersonal perspective necessary to start or grow a career.

The Next Level of The PhD in Transpersonal Psychology (Chinese Language)

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Sofia University has been at the forefront of scholarly research in the field of transpersonal psychology since the establishment as the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 1975.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese (PhDC) in Transpersonal Psychology aims to train scholar-practitioners in transpersonal psychology with familiarity of the Chinese wisdom tradition. It builds upon your prior master’s degree through exploration and consideration of both classic and modern studies of transpersonal psychology.You will strengthen your research and analytic skills as well experiential practices while simultaneously carving out a deep understanding of the multiple dimensions of our human experience.

Our PhDC program is facilitated primarily online. Through the program, we invite you to develop holistic, research-based applications to the challenges and opportunities that humans alone and in groups experience. The program applies transpersonal principles to help foster transformation individually, socially, and professionally.

To complete the doctorate in three years, you will engage in 6-9 units per quarter, moving through all the required and elective courses totaling in 75 credits. You will complete your dissertation “Mini Proposal” by the middle of your second year, setting into motion your work on this major contribution to the scholarly literature. Throughout the dissertation process, you will register for a sequence of courses that support you through each research and writing phase, and that keep you in regular contact with your faculty committee.

The PhDC journey takes 3 years to complete. Students may choose to spend 1.5 years studying online and the other 1.5 years in residence in California campus. Extension over 3 years will be considered after consultation with the program chair.

Summer Start Date:
July 7, 2025
Fall Start Date:
September 29, 2025
Winter Start Date:
January 12, 2026
Spring Start Date:
April 6, 2026
Program Length:
3 years
Total Number of Units:
75
Estimated Total Cost:
$71,450
Estimated Fees:
$3,575

Career Outcomes

Non-Profit Work

Median wages (2023)
$46.15 hourly, $96,000 annual

Lawyer

Median wages (2023)
$77.66 hourly, $161,530 annual

Consultant

Median wages (2023)
$48.65 hourly, $101,190 annual

Social Work

Median wages (2023)
$29.46 hourly, $61,330 annual

Researcher

Median wages (2023)
$23.80 hourly, $49,500 annual

Social Advocate/Leader

Median wages (2023)
$29.49 hourly, $61,330 annual

Teaching

Median wages (2023)
$40.376 hourly, $83,980 annual

Nurses

Median wages (2023)
$61.77 hourly, $128,490 annual

Coaching

Median wages (2023)
$35.29 hourly, $73,400 annual

Psychotherapists

Median wages (2023)
$45.34 hourly, $94,310 annual

Counselors

Median wages (2023)
$46.07 hourly, $95,830 annual

Physicians

Me115.00 hourly, $239,200 annual

*Career information provided through this website is based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data provided through O*net online.

Curriculum:

To receive a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, students must successfully complete a minimum of 75 units. Each course must get a grade of B or above to pass, or the student needs to re-take the course on his/her own expenses The following are specific degree requirements:

为获得超个人心理学哲学博士学位,学生必须成功完成至少75个学分课程的学习.。每门课程必须获得 B 或以上,否则需要重修并额外付费。学生需要提交一份经审核通过的学位论文。以下是具体的学位要求:

  • 33 units in Core Courses 完成33个学分的核心课程
  • 24 units in Concentration or Elective Courses 完成24个学分的专业课或选修课
  • 18 units in Dissertation Courses 完成18个学分的毕业论文课程
  • Submission of an approved dissertation 提交一份经学术委员会审核通过的学位论文

Core Courses introduce students to foundational theories and research methods in transpersonal psychology. As part of the Core, students must attend and successfully complete four seminars (i.e., PHDC7000 taken 4 times*) during their matriculation in the PhDC program.

核心课程向学生提供超个人心理学的基础理论和研究方法。作为核心课程的一部分,学生必须在博士学习过程中参加并完成四次强化研讨会(PHDC 7000 的课要上四次 )。

Sub-Total Credits 33

The dissertation is structured as a sequence of six, 3-unit courses. For each quarter’s course, students are expected to accomplish a specified number of activities related to dissertation planning, researching, and writing. The courses guide students through the various steps in developing a faculty committee and a research proposal, conducting research and analyzing data, and writing and defending a comprehensive report. 

博士学位论文课程由6个3学分的课程组成。每个学期的课程,学生都要完成指定数量的与学位论文规划、研究和写作相关的活动。学生在学术委员会的指导下,完成专业研究方案的制定、进行研究和分析数据、以及撰写和答辩相关结果的综合报告。

 

Sub-Total Credits    18

Committee Chairs are required to evaluate and grade each quarterly registration in a Dissertation Course on a Pass/Fail basis and use the course descriptions to gauge appropriate and timely progress toward degree completion. Students may be required to repeat a Dissertation Course if the outcomes for that course have not been attained by the conclusion of the quarter. Only under exceptional circumstances may students appeal for an extension of the dissertation timeline.

每学期,学术论文委员会主席将用【予以通过】或【不通过】来评估和评分论文课程,并使用课程概要来监督学生的学位学习进程。在该学期末,如果学生没有达到论文写作课程的要求,将被要求重修该课程。只有在意外或极少数情况下,学生才可以申请延长论文提交的截止日期。

The Advancement to Candidacy process is designed to enable students to demonstrate their attainment of academic writing and critical thinking skills at a level appropriate for the conduct of independent dissertation research. To complete the Advancement to Candidacy process, students must complete the following milestones:

学校将考察学生是否在学术写作和批判性思维技能方面,达到了适合进行独立完成博士论文研究的水平,考察过程通过,学生可以进阶为博士候选人。为了完成这一过程,学生必须完成以下课程。

Total Credits 75

Taken together, these six units provide students with the opportunity to identify a Dissertation Chair, assemble a Dissertation Committee, and submit and seek approval of the Dissertation proposal.

学完这6个学分,学生将确定论文委员会主席,组成论文学术委员会,并且提交并等待论文提案的批准。

See Enrollment Status (pages 10–11) for more information on the definition of Candidacy and the number of units for full-time enrollment prior to and during Candidacy.

更多相关信息,包括博士候选人的定义;成为博士候选人的前期和过程中,学生必须要的注册的全职学分数量等,请见【注册状态】(第10-11页)

Failure to complete any step of the dissertation process may result in the student being required to complete additional coursework or withdraw from the doctoral program. Students are expected to make continuous academic progress throughout their enrollment at the University, including while completing their dissertation work. The Sofia University Dissertation Office can provide further details about the dissertation process. Students are encouraged to review the Sofia University Dissertation Handbook available from the Dissertation Office early in their studies.

在博士论文写作过程中,如果学生没有按照要求完成其中的任何一个步骤,将有可能被要求修读额外的课程或从博士项目中退出。在校就读该项目时,学生需要做出持续的学术进步,包括完成学位项目论文。索菲亚大学博士论文中心将会提供更多的关于论文写作的详细信息和支持。学校鼓励学生阅读【索菲亚大学学位论文手册】,学生可以在项目学习初期,通过学位论文中心获得该手册。

Sofia University’s certificate in Dream Studies is offered in our School of Transpersonal Psychology. It is one of the few Dream Studies certificate programs in an accredited University in the United States. The program has an interdisciplinary orientation, exploring dreams from transpersonal, integral, psychological, scientific, mythological, religious, and cross-cultural perspectives. Courses cover subjects that include sleep, dreams, and states of consciousness; ordinary, extraordinary, and anomalous dreams; dreams as they relate to health and creativity; a practicum in dream sharing with individuals and groups; personal mythology and dreamwork; and a final Certificate integration group presentation.

索菲大学梦境研究证书项目:索菲亚大学梦境研究专业证书是由索菲亚超个人心理学研究学院所提供的。它是极少数的被权威认证的美国大学所提供梦境项目之一。该项目以跨学科研究导向,整合包括超个人心理学、个人、整体、心理、信仰、精神、和跨文化的观点。中国学生可以学习到的课程涵盖的主题包括睡眠、梦境和意识状态;普通和非凡的梦境;与健康和创造力有关的梦;与个人和团体的梦工作;个人神话与梦;以及最终的证书整合团体展示。

With five courses to complete over four-terms, this 13-credit curriculum is taught by Sofia Faculty. This certificate is designed for students, researchers, counselors, therapists, and anyone with a desire to explore dreams in a way that is applicable to personal development and/or careers in higher education, research, counseling, coaching, writing, and other careers where healing, creativity, imagination, inspiration, and transformation are important.
The Dream Studies certificate can be earned alone or in combination with our Transpersonal Psychology Masters or Doctoral Programs.

该证书项目包括13个学分,有五门课程要完成。由索菲亚大学的教授团队授课。该证书专为学生、研究人员、咨询师、治疗师以及任何希望以适用于个人发展和/或高等教育、研究、咨询、辅导、写作和其他职业的方式探索梦的人而设计的。梦境研究对疗愈、创造力、想象力、灵感和转变都是很重要的。

The following courses fulfill Dream Studies certification requirements:

以下此梦境研究证书所要求完成的程:

Sub-Total Credits 13

Alumni Stories

My time at Sofia University–the course work, the opportunity to collaborate so closely with the faculty, and the commitment to whole-person education– allowed me to refine my vision for the Inner Explorer program, develop and pilot it in various iterations and finally to rigorously study the effects. These have all proven critical steps in my ability to co-found this nonprofit company, launch several programs, and most importantly, help children succeed in school and ultimately in life.

Lauren Bakosh

Alumna, PhD in Transpersonal Psychology

Class of 2013

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Below you’ll find some frequently asked questions about Sofia University’s PhD in Transpersonal Psychology program, providing additional details about the course structure, its timeline, and other key aspects.

The PhD in Transpersonal Psychology is primarily conducted online, with four residential seminars that occur over the course of the three-year program. These seminars may be held in-person or via virtual teleconferencing, and span five consecutive days each.

Yes, while the course is designed to be completed in three years as a full-time student, arrangements for part-time study can be made.

The “Mini Proposal” for your dissertation is due in the middle of your second year of the program. This initiates your work on the dissertation and keeps you engaged with your faculty committee.

The estimated total cost of the PhD in Transpersonal Psychology program is $71,450. It is also estimated that the total fees will be $3,575.

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PhD in Transpersonal Psychology (Chinese Language) #2