“The Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology (MATP) degree program offers an opportunity for students to study the theories and practices of transpersonal psychology. The program prepares students to apply this knowledge to a range of professional and community settings. Students also have the option of pursuing a certificate in Dream Studies.
超个人心理学文学硕士 (MATP) 学位课程为学生提供了学习超个人心理学理论和实践的机会。该项目帮助学生将这些知识应用到一系列专业领域和社区实践中。学生还有机会完成梦境研究证书。
The program is designed for transformative learning, integration of transpersonal and wisdom principles, and development and application of skills for personal and professional contribution. According to O’Sullivan1, transformative learning fosters enhanced awareness and consciousness in people, communities, and frames of reference. It encourages the vision of alternative approaches to living and posits the possibility of social justice, peace, and joy. Students are guided in their cultivation of leadership skills, self-knowing, and professional consciousness.
本项目打造了转变型学习，整合超个人和智慧的原则，拓展个人生活应用和培养专业技能的整合性学习体验。经济学家奥沙利文曾说，转变型学习能够赋予人们对人际和社会的思考激发更深层次的认知与意识。转变型学习鼓励开拓不同的生活方式并去探寻社会公正、内心平静及幸福的可能性。学生将被引导提高领导能力、提升自我认知以及职业技能意识。
The MATP is an online program. Some online courses may require participation in synchronous teleconference sessions. The program includes special topic seminars.
MATP项目是一个在线形式的项目。一些在线课程可能需要参加实时会议。项目也涵盖主题研讨会。”
Winter Start Date: | January 12, 2026 |
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Spring Start Date: | April 6, 2026 |
Summer Start Date: | July 6, 2026 |
Fall Start Date: | September 28, 2026 |
Program Length: | 21 months |
Total Number of Units: | 42 (Minimum) |
Estimated Total Cost: | $30,156 |
Estimated Fees: | $2,200 |
Format: | Online |
Key Program Highlights:
We blend scholarship in transpersonal psychology with meaningful, transformative learning that inspires actualization and wholeness in you.
Transformative Learning
Whole-person, transformative, experiential learning.
Transpersonal Grounding
Grounding in transpersonal theories, principles, and practices.
Spiritual Exploration
Exploration of transpersonal, spiritual, ecological, and creative practices.
Right Livelihood
Alignment with right livelihood through the development of personal vision and goals.
Dynamic Classrooms & Practicum Significance
Engaging, interactive classrooms guided by passionate instructors. Real-world, hands-on practicum experiences.
Transformation Reflection
Reflection on personal stories of transformation.
Career Outcomes
Social Work
Median wages (2023)
$29.49 hourly, $61,330 annual
Consultant
Median wages (2023)
$48.08 hourly, $100,000 annual
Entrepreneur
Median wages (2023)
$39.92 hourly, $81,729 annual
Social Advocate or Leader
Median wages (2023)
$22.62 hourly, $47,070 annual
Teacher
Median wages (2023)
$33.45 hourly, $69,597 annual
Non-Profit Work
Median wages (2023)
$44.62 hourly, $92,801 annual
Life Coach
Median wages (2023)
$31.31 hourly, $65,140 annual
Health & Wellness
Median wages (2023)
$24.53 hourly, $51,030 annual
*Career information provided through this website is based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data provided through O*net online.
MATP Information Session
Discover what Sofia University’s MATP program has to offer in this informative video featuring Program Chair Dr. Robert Wood provides an in-depth overview of the MA in Transpersonal Psychology program at Sofia University. Dr. Wood discusses the unique structure of the program, its many benefits, and the career outcomes students can expect upon graduation.
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The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component provides students with hands-on experience in a career-based environment, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge while receiving mentorship from faculty and feedback from workplace supervisors. This program encourages the development of rational thinking, emotional intelligence, and intuition in organizational decision-making, preparing students to become transformative leaders in a dynamic academic landscape. Ultimately, the MATP with WIL equips students to adapt to changes in psychology, ensuring long-term success and stability.
“工作整合学习”（Work Integrated Learning, WIL）模块为学生提供在职业化环境中动手实践的机会，使他们能够将课堂知识应用于实际工作场景，并在导师指导与职场主管反馈中不断成长。该项目强调理性思维、情绪智力与直觉在组织决策中的重要作用，培养学生在动态的学术与职业环境中成为具有变革力的领导者。最终，结合 WIL 的 MATP 课程使学生能够灵活应对心理学领域的变化，确保其长期的职业成功与稳定发展。
Curriculum:
课程设置：
To receive a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology, students must successfully complete a minimum of 48–51 units depending on the concentration selected. A dual concentration is also available, which requires additional units and time. The following are specific degree requirements.
要获得超个人心理学文学硕士学位，学生必须根据所选专业方向成功完成至少48至51个学分。也可选择双重专业方向，但需要额外的学分和学习时间。以下为具体学位要求：
• 17 units in core courses • 核心课程：17学分
• 16–22 units in concentration courses• 专业方向课程：16–22学分
• 16 units in creativity & innovation• 创造力与创新：16学分
• 16 units in spiritual psychology• 身心灵心理学：16学分
• 22 units in transformative life coaching• 生命转化教练：22学分
• 12 units in elective courses• 选修课程：12学分
The Foundational Year provides students with theories, practices, and embodiment of transpersonal and spiritual psychology.
基础学习年为学生提供超个人与身心灵心理学的理论、实践及具身体验。
- MTP7201A Opening Seminar (1) 开学研讨课（1学分）
- MTP7401 Embodied Spirituality (3)具身身心灵（3学分）
- MTP7402 APA Writing Style (1)APA写作规范（1学分）
- MTP7403 Foundations in Transpersonal Studies (3)超个人研究基础（3学分）
- MTP8300 Creative Expression and Transformation (3)创造性表达与转化（3学分）
- MTP7603 Theories of Personality (3)人格理论（3学分）
- MTP7801 Spiritual Development Across the Lifespan (3)全生命周期的身心灵发展（3学分）
MATP students select at least one professional Concentration to focus their second year of study. As part of the Concentration, students complete two Capstone Projects, which highlight their professional identity and transpersonal knowledge: MTP9042 Showcase Portfolio demonstrates how students’ personal vision, scholarship, experience, and education come together; and MTP9077 Community Action Project enables students to demonstrate how transpersonal education can be integrated into community service. The following are the three primary Concentrations:
MATP学生在第二学年需选择至少一个专业方向进行深入学习。作为该方向的一部分，学生需要完成两个综合项目，用以展示其专业身份与超个人知识。MTP9042“展示作品集”体现学生如何将个人愿景、学术研究、经验与教育相结合；MTP9077“社区行动项目”则让学生展示超个人教育如何融入社区服务。主要有以下三个专业方向：
- Creativity and Innovation• 创造力与创新
- Spiritual Psychology• 身心灵心理学
- Transformative Life Coaching• 生命转化教练
Students may also add a focus in Transpersonal Ecopsychology to their primary Concentration or complete two Concentrations:
学生还可以在主修方向的基础上增加“超个人生态心理学”副修，或选择双方向学习：
- Primary Concentration (above) and Sub-concentration in Transpersonal Ecopsychology• 主修方向 + 超个人生态心理学副修
- Concentrations in Transformative Life Coaching and Creativity and Innovation• 生命转化教练 + 创造力与创新
- Concentrations in Transformative Life Coaching and Spiritual Psychology• 生命转化教练 + 身心灵心理学
- Concentrations in Creativity and Innovation and Spiritual Psychology• 创造力与创新 + 身心灵心理学
The Concentration in Creativity and Innovation helps students work and use creative thinking skills in order to solve problems and make decisions within communities. It focuses on creative expression and imagination to move communities and organizations forward. The knowledge and leadership skills developed in this Concentration are applicable to work in institutional settings, corporations, hospitals, schools, and with individuals. It is key for entrepreneurial ventures. This Concentration addresses the educational goals of those who see themselves as “Cultural Creatives” and who want to develop new and original ways of impacting social change.
创造力与创新方向帮助学生运用创造性思维在社区中解决问题并进行决策，强调通过创造性表达与想象力推动社区和组织的发展。该方向培养的知识与领导力技能适用于机构、企业、医院、学校及个人工作，也对创业极为重要。该方向尤其适合自认为“文化创意者”的学生，帮助他们以原创方式影响社会变革。
This Concentration provides the educational background necessary to apply for the Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator (REACE) Credential through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). Students will be required by IEATA to complete additional experiences and supervision upon graduation for credentialing. Students are encouraged to review the credentialing requirements established by IEATA as these may change over time; Sofia University does not guarantee credentialing of any particular student who completes the MATP program with a Concentration in Creativity and Innovation.
该方向提供申请**国际表达艺术治疗协会（IEATA）注册表达艺术顾问/教育者（REACE）**证书所需的学术背景。毕业后，IEATA还要求学生完成额外的实践和督导经验以获得认证。建议学生定期查阅IEATA的最新认证要求，因为这些标准可能会更新。索菲亚大学不保证任何学生能获得该认证。
Students are awarded a Certificate in Creative Expression upon successful completion of the Concentration in Creativity and Innovation. Their practicum experience (MTP8873 Professional Practicum I, MTP9974 Professional Practicum II) and paper for MTP9077 Community Action Project must involve an aspect of creative expression in order to be eligible for the Certificate.
成功完成创造力与创新方向的学生将获得“创造性表达证书”。其实习课程（MTP8873 专业实习I，MTP9974 专业实习II）及MTP9077社区行动项目论文必须与创造性表达相关，方有资格取得该证书。
- MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)过渡研讨课（1学分）
- MTP8303 Empowering Community Through the Expressive Arts (3)表达艺术赋能社区（3学分）
- MTP8373 Professional Practicum I (1)专业实习I（1学分）
- MTP8374 Professional Practicum II (2)专业实习II（2学分）
- MTP8387 Ways of Knowing: Creative, Intuitive, and Collective (3)认知方式：创造性、直觉性与集体性（3学分）
- MTP8399 Inquiry into Creative and Innovative Processes (3)创造与创新过程研究（3学分）
- MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)超个人整合论文（3学分）
The Concentration in Spiritual Psychology helps students to bring spirituality, consciousness, and wholeness into communities. It focuses on mindfulness, deep listening, community action, and respectful interactions with individuals and community groups. The knowledge and leadership skills developed from this Concentration are applicable to work in institutional settings, corporations, hospitals, schools, and with individuals. This Concentration may be relevant to Yoga teachers, spiritual guides, educators, therapists, and other professionals who seek to integrate wholeness into their work environment.
身心灵心理学方向帮助学生将身心灵、意识与整体性带入社区。该方向聚焦于正念、深度倾听、社区行动，以及与个人和群体的尊重互动。本方向所培养的知识与领导力，可应用于机构、企业、医院、学校及个体服务等场域。对于希望在工作环境中整合整体性理念的瑜伽教师、身心灵指导者、教育者、治疗师及其他专业人士而言，此方向尤为相关。
- MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)过渡研讨课（1 学分）
- MTP8373 Professional Practicum I (1) 专业实习 I（1 学分）
- MTP8374 Professional Practicum II (2)专业实习 II（2 学分）
- MTP8387 Ways of Knowing: Creative, Intuitive, and Collective (3)认知方式：创造性、直觉性与集体性（3 学分）
- MTP8212 Contemplative Practices in Heart, Mind, and Community (3)心、意与社区中的沉思实践（3 学分）
- MTP8799 Inquiry into Embodied Spirituality (3)具身身心灵研究（3 学分）
- MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)超个人整合论文（3 学分）
The Concentration in Transformative Life Coaching is based on the theoretical principles and practices of ontological coaching. Ontological coaching facilitates the emergence of personal and professional life by exploring how humans co-create reality and perception. It addresses both action and the transpersonal levels of awareness. The Concentration aims to prepare students for a career as a coach or another professional field that integrates and makes use of coaching practices. It prepares students to enter into a professional coaching relationship with clients and to establish a specialized coaching practice.
生命转化教练方向以本体论教练的理论与实践为基础。通过探索人类如何共同创造现实与感知，本体论教练促进个体与职业生命的展开。本方向同时关注行动层面与超个人觉察层面，旨在培养学生成为专业教练，或在其他专业领域中整合与运用教练实践；并使学生具备与来访者建立专业教练关系及开设专门教练实践的能力。
The Concentration in Transformative Life Coaching is designed to provide the educational background necessary to apply for coach certification through the International Coach Federation (ICF). Students are encouraged to review the credentialing requirements established by ICF ( https://coachfederation.org/) as these may change over time; Sofia University does not guarantee credentialing of any particular student who completes the MATP program with a Concentration in Transformative Coaching.
本方向旨在提供申请国际教练联合会（ICF）教练认证所需的教育背景。建议学生查阅 ICF 官网（https://coachfederation.org/）了解其认证要求的最新变更；索菲亚大学不保证任何完成 MATP 之生命转化教练方向学习的学生必然获得认证。
- MTP7201B Transitional Seminar (1)过渡研讨课（1 学分）
- MTP8800 Introduction to the Transformative Coaching Process (3)生命转化教练过程导论（3 学分）
- MTP8805 Entrepreneurial Spirit (3)创业精神（3 学分）
- MTP8811 Practicum in Transformative Coaching I (3)转化教练实习 I（3 学分）
- MTP8812 Practicum in Transformative Coaching II (3)转化教练实习 II（3 学分）
- MTP8813 Advanced Practicum in Transformative Coaching (3)高阶转化教练实习（3 学分）
- MTP8799 or MTP8399 Inquiry into Embodied Spirituality or Inquiry into Creative and Innovative Processes (3)具身身心灵研究 / 创造与创新过程研究（3 学分）
- MTP9041 Transpersonal Integration Paper (3)超个人整合论文（3 学分）
MATP students are required to complete 12 units of Elective courses selected based on their personal interests and professional goals. The following courses may be used to fulfill the Elective Course requirements:
MATP 学生须根据个人兴趣与职业目标修满 12 学分的选修课程。以下课程可用于满足选修学分要求：
- MTP8201 Archetypes, Myths, Symbols (3)原型、神话与符号（3 学分）
- MTP8202 Transpersonal Approaches to Dreams and Dreaming (3)超个人梦境研究方法（3 学分）
- MTP8204 Creative and Conscious Aging (3)创造性与自觉老化（3 学分）
- MTP8205 Eco-Spirituality (3)生态身心灵（3 学分）
- MTP8206 Ecopsychology (3)生态心理学（3 学分）
- MTP8207 Sustainability, Culture, and Sacred Ecology (3)可持续性、文化与神圣生态（3 学分）
- MTP8208 Nature-Based Programs and Wholeness (3)基于自然的项目与整体性（3 学分）
- MTP8212 Contemplative Mind (3)沉思心智（3 学分）
- MTP8213 Tree of Life: A Brief Introduction (3)生命之树：简明导论（3 学分）
- MTP8804 Psychosynthesis (3)心理综合学＊（3 学分）
- MTP8805 Entrepreneurial Spirit (3)创业精神＊（3 学分）
- MTP6411 Psychology of Extraordinary Dreams (3)非凡梦境心理学（3 学分）
- MTP6214 Anomalous States of Consciousness (3)异常意识状态（3 学分）
- MTP8452 PTSD Psychology and Healing Methods (3)**心理学与疗愈方法（3 学分）
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
索菲亚大学的超个人心理学文学硕士（MATP）项目是什么？
The MATP program at Sofia University—originally founded as the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP)—is a distinctive, multidimensional graduate program that blends academic theory with practical application. It is primarily offered online, with two short residency sessions across the two-year period. The curriculum is structured as a personal and intellectual journey, guiding students to deepen their self-understanding and transform their approach to life through scholarly study, experiential practice, integrative reflection, and creative exploration.
索菲亚大学的超个人心理学文学硕士（MATP）项目最初由“超个人心理学研究所（ITP）”创立，是一个独特且多维的研究生项目，结合了学术理论与实际应用。该课程主要以线上授课为主，并在两年的学习期间安排两次短期驻校学习。整个课程被设计为一场个人与思想的探索之旅，引导学生通过学术阅读、体验式学习、整合反思与创造性实践，深入理解自我并重新构想对生活的态度与方式。
MATP 项目的即将开课日期是什么时候？
The upcoming start dates for the MATP program can be found on our Admissions Page.
These flexible start times give applicants multiple opportunities each year to begin their studies.
完成 MATP 项目的毕业生有哪些潜在的职业发展方向？
The MATP program at Sofia University offers three professional concentrations—Transformative Life Coaching, Creativity and Innovation, and Spiritual Psychology. Depending on the chosen focus, graduates may pursue careers in life coaching, counseling, social work, consulting, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, education, non-profit leadership, or community advocacy. The program is ideal for individuals who wish to integrate personal growth and transpersonal understanding into professional practice.
索菲亚大学的 MATP 项目提供三个专业方向：生命转化教练、创造力与创新、以及身心灵心理学。根据所选的专业方向，毕业生可从事生活教练、心理咨询、社会工作、企业咨询、健康与身心疗愈、创业、教育、非营利组织管理或社区倡导等职业。该项目特别适合希望将个人成长与超个人心理学理念相结合，并将其应用于职业实践的人士。
