Since 1975, CIIS’ East-West Psychology department has been actively exploring the convergence of Eastern, Western, and indigenous psychologies and spiritualities. Our in person and online programs provide a creative, experimental space for bringing spirituality into academia through transformative elements of inquiry, learning, practice and writing.

We explore philosophies and psychologies that address issues of psychospiritual practice, embodied self-actualization, social justice, and ecological awareness. Our programs include Jungian and other alternative psychologies, contemplative methods, wisdom traditions, shamanic epistemologies, and forms of psychospiritual practice. These areas are engaged through a strong foundation in theoretical and qualitative research. Guided by leading-edge faculty and paradigm-shifting coursework, students examine inner conflict as a barometer of collective consciousness.