Overview

This omatic Psychology program at California Institute of Integral Studies integrates Western and non-Western philosophical and spiritual traditions, reflecting the founding vision of the University.

A forerunner in the discipline of somatic psychology, the program draws on developmental and sociocultural perspectives that explore how embodied emotion, expression, identity, and interaction are formed in individuals, families, and communities. The pedagogy is also whole-person-oriented, combining academic rigor, experiential learning, and community engagement.

Students in the Somatic Psychology program learn how to work with somatic approaches to psychotherapy, as well as traditional counseling practices. You will become part of a community of scholars and practitioners developing the field of psychotherapy.

Our Approach

The Somatic Psychology program at California Institute of Integral Studies follows a scholar-practitioner pedagogy, while also emphasizing deep personal inquiry.

Intellectual Rigor - Students in the Somatic Psychology program develop an integral approach to counseling psychology that includes evidence-based modalities and a broad understanding of individual and family systems. A range of disciplines are explored, including neuroscience, traumatology, Jungian psychology, and socio-cultural approaches.

In addition to our emphasis on clinical skills, students are also invited to hone their academic skills, through dyadic learning, writing research papers, and giving presentations both in class and at national conferences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development and the Family

The Body: Experienced, Conceptualized, and Verbalized

Movement Approaches in Somatic Psychotherapy

Therapeutic Communication

Psychodynamics

Group Facilitation and Group Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

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

60 SCH

60 or 68

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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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Non-residents

27480 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27480 USD / year

≈ 27480 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27480 USD / year

≈ 27480 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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Funding

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