There are various educational institutions in the United States offering degrees and certifications in transpersonal psychology. While their curricula vary in specifics, they share a common emphasis on the intersection of the intuitive, spiritual and creative imagination aspects of the human mind.
Students may choose to pursue a certificate program consisting of a few tightly focused classes; more in-depth study yields either a bachelor's or master's degree. Subsequent to graduate-level study, a student may apply for a professional license in transpersonal psychology.
The Internet has made it possible for transpersonal psychology students to acquire their degrees entirely online. However, programs usually require at least an occasional class or seminar on campus, usually one or two weekends per semester or term.
Although the emphasis is on traditional instructional foundations such as reading, writing term papers or theses, and class participation, educational facilities may also require some form of practicum outside the classroom.
Institutions may have quite different requirements. For example, individuals pursuing a master's degree may be required to complete 60 credit hours, while undergraduates may need to complete 120 hours. Graduate-level courses are focused tightly on the transpersonal specialty, while undergraduate-level classes include general-education instruction as well. Those pursuing a certificate in transpersonal psychology may be required to complete as few as 24 credit hours to complete their instructional requirements.
Degrees in transpersonal psychology may be obtained through more traditional university college psychology departments, but alternative institutions are accredited as well. For example, Westbrook University is a more traditional educational institution that offers an alternative M.A. in transpersonal psychology via online classes. In contrast, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology focuses specifically on the specialty through a combination of in-class and online study.