Online Humanistic Psychology Programs | Master's and Ph.D. Why Saybrook Why Saybrook Because you will learn how to transform societies and communities, and also yourself. Our Humanistic Approach We believe people are greater than the sum of their parts–to properly understand someone, we must acknowledge their full history. Leadership Board of Trustees Our leadership team embodies Saybrook’s humanistic mission, dedicating themselves to upholding the values that help students discover their purpose. The Community Solution Saybrook University is a proud member of The Community Solution Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges and universities working together to advance student success and community impact. Belonging at Saybrook Celebrate your differences and find commonalities at Saybrook, where we believe each unique voice adds intrinsic value to the educational experience. Alumni Affairs Loan Repayment Programs Your Saybrook adventure continues long after graduation. 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Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook Grounded in our institution’s humanistic approach, Saybrook’s Department of Humanistic Psychology strives to advance the understanding of human experience and contribute to positive social transformation. Through creativity, spiritual commitment, sound research, scholarly writing, and integrative professional practice, the Department of Humanistic Psychology’s faculty, alumni, and students keep alive the spirit of innovative and creative approaches to the increasingly complex issues of our times. The Differences Between Humanistic Psychology and Humanistic Clinical Psychology Psychology is the study of the mind and its behavior. Clinical Psychology uses those principles of psychology and applies them to treating mental health issues in patients. Our Psychology programs prepare you for a career as a practicing psychologist or faculty member. Many of our graduates use their degrees to explore unique career paths based on their passions, beyond the traditional licensed psychologist or professor route. Using their specializations, they creatively apply their specific expertise to start their own practice or augment an existing career in settings such as research centers, wellness facilities, nonprofits, corporate settings, and more. About Our Humanistic Psychology Programs Our humanistic psychology programs redefine the landscape of psychology by integrating creative and innovative approaches into trusted, traditional frameworks. Discover how experiential learning and theoretical exploration within our programs can position you as a leader in professional psychology. Ph.D. Programs in Humanistic Psychology Online Ph.D. in Psychology Based in the traditions of existential, humanistic, and transpersonal psychology, the Ph.D. in Psychology program will help you build a foundation of scholarship that allows you to drive positive change in various areas, such as health centers, the juvenile justice system, corporate and nonprofit organizations, the education system, and beyond. Explore Ph.D. in Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization The Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization teaches you to understand people’s internal and external growth through rigorous study of transpersonal psychology and practices. Explore Ph.D. in Psychology: Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Specialization Designed for those who want to accomplish in-depth research in a particular aspect of creativity or innovation, the Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Specialization prepares you for leadership roles that make meaningful contributions to the future of the field and well-being of individuals. Explore Ph.D. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization Combining psychology with philosophy, creativity, spirituality, ethics, and other disciplines, the Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization program examines what it means to be fully human, from our internal stirrings through our relationships with others and our engagement with the world. Explore Ph.D. in Psychology: Psychophysiology Specialization Become an expert on the biological basis of human behaviors and how various psychological techniques can help optimize those behaviors in the Psychophysiology Specialization program. Through this program, you can learn to teach others how to alter behavior using relaxation training, biofeedback, hypnosis, and more. Explore Master’s Programs in Humanistic Psychology M.A. in Psychology Learn to understand, critically analyze, and conduct and apply psychological research in our M.A. in Psychology program. The growing need for psychologically trained professionals across various fields allows graduates to pursue diverse opportunities, such as research, teaching, consulting, and more. Explore M.A. in Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization The Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization takes an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to understanding individual, cultural, transcultural, and transpersonal perspectives on consciousness evolution, spirituality, healing, and cultural transformation. Explore M.A. in Psychology: Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Specialization Rooted in humanistic and existential studies, our Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Specialization fosters a deep understanding of creativity's role in navigating modern challenges. Through a practical learning journey into the intricacies of creativity and innovation, you’ll emerge ready to integrate creativity, lead by challenging conventional boundaries, and pioneering change. Explore M.A. in Psychology: Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization Intertwining psychology with philosophy, spirituality, creativity, and ethics, the Existential and Humanistic Psychology Specialization program shows you how humanity discovers meaning in life, moments of awe, and the creation of wisdom. Explore Certificate Programs in Humanistic Psychology Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Certificate Acquire a theoretical and practical understanding of the creative process and how it applies to particular domains of knowledge or work settings. Explore What Degree Do You Need to Be a Psychologist? To pursue a career as a psychologist, you would need to earn a doctoral-level degree. Our Ph.D. in Psychology is a great program for those interested in a psychology career path. What Kind of Psychologists Make the Most Money? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make an average salary of $106,600, and General Psychologists make $94,310. This is according to their 2023 data. What Can You Do With a Degree in Psychology? Our psychology graduates have enjoyed success in a variety of notable career roles and organizations: Career Settings Health care Education Corporate environments Community organizations Private practice Research organizations Clinical organizations Medical centers, hospitals, primary care Integrative wellness centers What Sets Saybrook’s Psychology and Clinical Psychology Programs Apart? The uniqueness of Saybrook University’s psychology programs lies in our heritage of humanistic, existential, transpersonal, and phenomenological inquiry. Our founders understood human beings to be interconnected with the world around them, that their entire lived experience contributes to an individual’s overall well-being. This humanistic, interdisciplinary approach still guides our psychology programs today. Expanding beyond traditional boundaries of the field, Saybrook’s psychology curriculums incorporate complementary fields of study that provide a more complete picture of someone’s life, including consciousness, spirituality, integrative health, creativity, innovation, leadership, and more. Through this line of study, faculty and students continue to push psychology forward by questioning, critiquing, and offering alternatives to many of the axioms of mainstream academic psychology. With programs offered entirely online or through a hybrid-online format, graduate students have the freedom to study from anywhere in the world and the flexibility to earn a degree without sacrificing life’s other responsibilities. Our Shared Humanistic Legacy At the Old Saybrook Conference in 1964, Gordon Allport, Rollo May, Carl Jung, and Abraham Maslow articulated the need for a whole-human approach to psychology. They, alongside other innovative thinkers like Charlotte Bühler, Clark Moustakas, James Bugental, and Carl Rogers, formed an approach to psychotherapy that examined a person’s entire experience rather than reducing their past into separate fragments. Adhering to our founder’s original vision, the Department of Humanistic Psychology and the Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology embody a truly expansive view of the prosocial human who seeks meaning and well-being in the context of social justice, sustainability, and deeper spiritual connection. UNBOUND: Humanistic Psychology Discover the unique ways humanistic psychology students, alumni, and faculty apply their education to cultivate support and strength so others may flourish in the latest from UNBOUND, our online magazine. Explore UNBOUND Saybrook Learning Model Our humanistic psychology programs offer an enriching, asynchronous online experience with occasional synchronous elements that bring us together as a community for connection and collaboration. Although most of your time will be online, in-person attendance may be necessary at a University Learning Experience depending on your program’s requirements. Visit the Saybrook Learning Model page to learn more about University Learning Experiences. Find Out More Data Privacy To provide you the best possible experience, we use cookies and other technologies on this site to enhance your experience and improve our marketing efforts. By continuing to use the Saybrook University website, you agree to how we use your data to improve service and user-experience. 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