Overview

Program Requirements

The Asian Contemplative and Transcultural Studies program from California Institute of Integral Studies curriculum consists of 23 units of required courses (core courses and required and directed electives) from the principal areas of the program in psycho-spiritual practice, including eastern, western, indigenous, contemporary participatory spirituality, and socially-engaged practices and service learning. The program also includes an additional 13 units of electives in areas of the student’s choice.

The concentration also features a certificate in Yoga Studies. An appropriate combination of core and elective courses are required for receiving this certificate. It can also be taken separately from the degree concentration and applied as a stackable component to the degree if desired.

Additionally the following scholarships are available speciically for students of this master's program: Michael and Gityjoon Hebel Scholarship, Cultural Integration Fellowship Integral Scholarships and the Rina Sircar Scholarship. See our scholarships page for more details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

East-West Psychology

Community Retreat

Yoga Psychology

Krishnamurti and Bohmian Dialogue and Inquiry

Contemplative Traditions and Practices

Chinese Philosophy and Psychology

Auroville: An Immersive Research Experience

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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International students are encouraged to meet priority deadlines due to additional time required for obtaining the student visa.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application and Submit the Application Fee
Submit Your Supporting Materials
Submit Your Official Transcripts
Minimum GPA: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous coursework is required. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and CIIS will consider a prospective student whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their options.

Tuition Fees

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24732 USD / year

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24732 USD / year

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24732 USD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Asian Contemplative and Transcultural Studies.

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