MA in Consciousness & Human Potential online or on-campus

Ancient and modern teachers looked within themselves to find answers to questions like: “Who am I?” “Where am I going?” “How can I become more creative and develop my full potential?” “How am I connected to everything around me?” and “What is the nature of this reality in which we live?”

In this program, you’ll join the ranks of great thinkers to further humanity’s ever-evolving understanding of consciousness and human potential, and dive into a field of study that offers profound opportunities for self-discovery, transformation, and contributing to the greater good.

Investigate modern and traditional perspectives on human potential

Develop your own consciousness

At the heart of success – in life, love, career, etc. – lies personal development: a journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth that empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential.

In this program, you’ll experience profound personal development and gain direct experience of your universal nature through practices such as the Transcendental Meditation^® technique, Maharishi Yoga^SM asanas, reading Vedic literature in Sanskrit, and self-pulse reading. The deep inner experiences offered by these practices will give you a new perspective and framework for theoretical discussions of the full range of consciousness, and expand your potential for success after graduation.

Explore the connection between yourself and the world around you

During your studies, you’ll probe the furthest reaches of neuroscience, physics, and social sciences by examining:

• ancient Vedic literature such as the Bhagavad Gita
• the interaction between brain functioning and consciousnesss
• parallels between the unified field of physics and the field of consciousness
• the nature of collective consciousness

What careers does this degree prepare you for?

This program gives you a new perspective on life and serves as a strong foundation for any career that you may choose. It develops your consciousness, and prepares you to cope with stress more effectively. Graduates often say this degree is the basis of their personal and professional success.

There are also three career-oriented specializations you can take after the courses that make up the master’s degree:

• Consciousness Advisor Training
Students who have successfully completed all academic coursework for the MA CHP may take Advanced studies to become a Consciousness Advisor Professional. After you complete your academic coursework for the MA CHP, you can extend your studies by taking MVS 409 Consciousness­­ Advisors Professionals and MVS 411 Professional Development: Training for a Certified Consciousness­­ Advisors Professional. The courses for this specialization will be offered online in the Fall semester.
• Yoga Teacher Training
This specialization prepares you to apply the knowledge you’ve gained in your master’s program to teaching Yoga. You’ll be able to offer Yoga (practice and knowledge) in diverse settings such as yoga studios, wellness centers, and corporate environments. This Yoga specialization far surpasses the typical Yoga Teacher Training in the field with a robust 1000+ contact hours of training and practice. The courses for this specialization will be offered online to US students. You will also participate in two two-week on-campus residencies for immersive yoga practice and skill-building.
• Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training
In this five-month in-residence program, you will explore deeper levels of your own consciousness, immerse yourself in the unfoldment of Maharishi’s knowledge over the decades, and master the procedure to teach the Transcendental Meditation technique. As a Certified TM Teacher, you have many options such as teaching as an independent contractor at a local TM center or with the David Lynch Foundation, which offers the TM technique to at-risk populations worldwide.

There is an additional cost for the specializations above the standard tuition for the MA program.