Academic Programs

Sport Psychology

Graduates in Sport Psychology consult with individual athletes, teams, athletic organizations, committees, and national and international governing bodies. Graduates are also able to effectively teach, coach, and develop programs tailored for this unique population. Through intensive training and internships, graduates enhance their competence and professional skills to better serve others. Individuals who wish to pursue licensing as an MFCC or Psychologist will have the opportunity to add courses that are required for the State of California.

Transpersonal Psychology & Tibetan Buddhism Studies

The Transpersonal Psychology & Tibetan Buddhism Studies Program is a unique blend of traditional Tibetan Buddhist theory and practice with contemporary Western psychological perspectives. It offers health care providers and interested persons a basic understanding of Tibetan Buddhist concepts and how they can contribute to serve others.

Expressive Arts Therapy

The Expressive Arts Therapy Program at SDUIS is designed to provide participants with a holistic and culturally enriched perspective about facilitating health, emotional growth, and human potential. The personal integration of a host of experiences and techniques is intended to contribute to the development of greater personal health and increased therapeutic options. Courses in this program are listed with the National Expressive Therapy Association and Graduates are eligible to apply courses toward Certification through that organization, as well.

Doctor of Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology program (Psy.D.) degree satisfies the academic requirements for licensing as a psychologist in California. The course study is designed for Masters level therapists, rehabilitation counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurses who believe that an advanced degree will broaden their understanding and enhance their effectiveness as a professional. The curriculum expands expertise in areas that include testing, assessment, diagnostic proficiency, psychotherapy, and clinical skills.

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program meets the requirements for MFT licensing in California and emphasizes the study of family systems as well as individual and relationship therapy. Although the program is anchored in the conventional approaches, elective courses can be taken which explore various techniques from art therapy to Jungian psychology. Intensive skill development as well as experiential and theoretical components are integral to this specialized masters program.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanistic Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanistic Studies Degree promotes inquiry into the meaning of human growth and development. This unique program allows the student to investigate practical life concerns and studies that are relevant to contemporary existence. Spanning social, spiritual, environmental, philosophical and humanistic studies, the student is provided with a well-rounded education in the classical sense.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree program offers basic education and specialty curricula to provide the student with marketable business skills relevant to the contemporary multicultural, global workplace. The program's emphasis on Humanistic values strives to address shortcomings currently found in 'corporate culture'.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Master of Business Administration program offers advanced and specialized instruction, including skill-building, with an emphasis on launching, investing in, and developing innovative companies and businesses. Program graduates will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and resources central to successfully launching, investing in, and developing businesses. The international business track adds a multicultural and global context, with special emphasis on issues relating to doing business in and with China.