PSY 300 - Transpersonal and Eastern Psychology

This course examines Eastern and Western psychological theory, systems of inquiry, and experiential methodologies that strive to move individuals beyond self-centered behavior and ordinary states of consciousness. Transpersonal systems in modern psychology, Hinduism, Buddhism, Yoga, and Christianity as well as those found in other cross-cultural traditions will be explored using a holistic teaching approach that facilitates both critical analysis as well as experiential understanding. A sample of additional class topics include meditation and metacognitive research/practice, skepticism and belief, expectancy effects, altered states of consciousness, limitations of objective and subjective research, cults, stages of faith, transpersonal paradoxes, contradictions, and inherent limitations. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Odd fall.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher, PSY 101S or PSY 225S or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4