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Meridian Graduates are Reinventing the Professions of Business, Education, Leadership, and Psychology.

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2025 Graduation Ceremony

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Founded over 30 years ago, Meridian University enrolls students globally in its unique hybrid and 100% online graduate degree, certificate, and public programs. The University offers master's and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Meridian’s integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative.

Meridian graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.

The University’s facilities include the Los Angeles Campus, San Francisco Bay Area Center, and additional centers outside of California.

Meridian’s graduate programs are available in two formats, hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.

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"Meridian University is a model for education: multidisciplinary, holistic, and practical. It offers a grounded vision of what is possible, both personally and socially, and how we can help create a better future."

— RIANE EISLER
Author of the Chalice and the Blade, the Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity

Aftab Omer, PhD

Educating Developmental Practitioners

Recorded at the University's Los Angeles Campus, Meridian President Aftab Omer, PhD, describes how the University's programs are designed to use transformative learning to educate developmental practitioners, providing an experience unlike traditional informational learning alone.

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"Meridian University is a gift to this moment in our history. The rare breadth of the intellectual journey it offers, and its exquisite attention to the ripening of the whole person, set a stunning example for graduate studies."

— JOANNA MACY Philosopher and Ecopsychologist

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Jeff H. | Meridian Student Profile

Meet student Jeff Hutcherson as he shares what drew him to Meridian University’s PsyD program and how his experience has deepened his personal and professional journey. Hutcherson reflects on the strength of Meridian’s learning community, the…

Career Paths in Business Psychology

As more organizations recognize the value of psychological insight in shaping effective leadership, the field of business psychology is gaining relevance across industries. Integrating human behavior, systems thinking, and ethical decision…

Introducing Unique Impact Scholarships

Available to students worldwide, Meridian University's Impact Scholarships represent the University's commitment to supporting graduates to take transformative action in the fields of psychology, business, coaching, education, and leadership.

Clinical Psychology Positions: Career Paths and Training

Leadership in mental health care today requires more than clinical knowledge; it calls for a profound understanding of human complexity, cultural context, and evidence-based practice. Clinical psychologists play a vital role in addressing…

Lane S. | Meridian Student Profile

Meridian University student Lane Simmons found her way to the PhD program because she was looking to gain more insight through a nontraditional education that integrated Somatics and transformative learning into the curriculum. The relational…

What is Business Psychology?

Leadership today demands more than operational efficiency or technical expertise. It requires the ability to navigate complexity, foster trust, and guide cultural evolution within organizations. Human-centered leadership, rooted in psychological…

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