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
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
- 3rd application deadline: pending program space availability (after the Feb 15th priority deadline).
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Philosophy & Ethics View 60 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
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 Fee
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International
22356 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1242 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
22356 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1242 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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