PSYC 322 - Transpersonal Psychology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

A systematic exploration of transpersonal psychology and its roots, history and evolution, including criticisms and re-sponses to these criticisms. The course will examine transpersonal approaches to the study of altered states of conscious-ness, the development of spiritual awareness, mental health and illness, and psychotherapies. Topics of focus may in-clude near-death experiences, psychedelic experience, meditation, hypnosis, dreams, ecopsychology, embodiment, and/or expressive and creative arts therapies. Course Objectives (1) Define transpersonal psychology and identify its scope and delimitations. (2) Describe the roots, history and evolution of transpersonal psychology. (3) Discuss various research methods employed for the study of transpersonal psychology. (4) Review contemporary research on topics of interest within transpersonal psychology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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