Choose from one of several tracks to research Maharishi Vedic Science at a deep level and become an expert in the field.
You can begin the doctoral program, the highest level of academic study of Maharishi Vedic Science, after completion of the MA in Consciousness & Human Potential.
What you’ll learn
- The foundational principles of Maharishi Vedic Science, including Maharishi’s most recent publications
- Sanskrit and reading Vedic Literature
- Scientific research on the Transcendental Meditation® program
- Scientific methodology
- The discovery of Veda in the human physiology
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Develop core research skills
While expanding your knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Science and the nature of consciousness you will hone your understanding of scientific principles, methods, and applications. You will also integrate and utilize communication skills that allow you to share your research findings with fellow researchers and scholars.
Knowledge for global change
One of the goals of researching Maharishi Vedic Science is to find holistic and scientifically validated methods for improving the experience of life; whether it’s at the individual, societal, or governmental level. In this program you will research topics such as current issues in governmental administration, finance and industry, economic inequities, education, and health; then develop proposed improvements and solutions.
Dr. William Sands is the Program Director for the Online MA in Consciousness & Human Potential, Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science and Associate Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science and Sanskrit. He earned an MA and PhD from Maharishi University of Management, an MSCI from Maharishi European Research University, and a BSBA from Georgetown University. He is the author of two books, entitled Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Gift to the World, and Maharishi’s Yoga: The Royal Road to Enlightenment.
