Overview
Concentration Description
The Business Psychology concentration at Meridian is designed for those who seek to redefine the landscape of organizational behavior and leadership through a lens of group facilitation and psychological depth. This concentration is an invitation to developmental practitioners aiming to harness the transformative power of psychology within the business world, thereby challenging conventional paradigms and contributing to a flourishing future. The curriculum ventures beyond traditional academic psychology and business boundaries, weaving together the realms of inner development and organizational leadership.Rooted in the conviction that today’s complex business environments demand not only analytical acumen but also a profound understanding of human dynamics, this concentration emphasizes the development of developmental capabilities such as heightened self-awareness, complex collaboration, authentic dialogue, strategic negotiation, and mutual co-creation. These capabilities are indispensable for entrepreneurs, organizational leaders, and managers navigating the labyrinth of technical, social, and existential uncertainties.Embracing a holistic approach, the Business Psychology concentration merges the pursuit of individual wholeness with an acute awareness of whole systems thinking. This dual focus prepares students to become catalysts for change, embodying the principles of Creative Enterprise. By engaging with this concentration, students will embark on a journey of personal and professional development, cultivating the skills to drive sustainable, generative practices in the context of coaching and leadership that resonate with the evolving demands of a global, interconnected marketplace.
“It is ironic that a business in which the serving of clients depends so heavily on interpersonal psychology should be peopled with those who believe in the exclusive power of technical mastery.”
Coursework
Sample Courses
- Leadership and Embodiment Practices
- Conversational Leadership
- Somatic Practices
- Neuroscience of Human Experience
- Psychology of Power, Privilege, and Culture
- Transformative Communities of Practice
- Foundations of Transformative Leadership
- Transformative Learning Praxis
- Relational Development
- Emotional Development
“The way that I see and engage with different circumstances or even different states is so different than maybe I would have before. Something that I've noticed has come really naturally [in clinical work] is bringing a lot of imagination to the situation to be able to, both in how we're perceiving and responding to the given situation and finding deeper meaning, but also possibility that's within that.”
Curriculum
Academic Structure
Meridian's academic structure gives students the flexibility to navigate the University's curricular architecture in ways that match their passions, professional goals, and other life commitments.
The structure is designed to serve a diverse student body, who live around the globe, have varied cultural and clinical visions for their careers, and are at different stages in their professional journey.
Students enroll in a degree program, can elect a concentration, and register for one or multiple courses each quarter. In addition to core courses for the specific degree program and anchor courses that represent the Transformative Learning intent of Meridian's curriculum, students select elective courses that align with their Meridian concentration, background, and career path.
Flexible Delivery
Learning Formats
Meridian University offers two learning formats: Online and Hybrid.
- The Online format is ideal for students completing their degrees remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- The Hybrid format is tailored for those seeking a blend of online learning and in-person classes at Meridian's Los Angeles Campus.
Programs
Degrees Available
- MBA in Creative Enterprise *
- MEd in Educational Leadership
- EdD in Organizational Leadership
- MA in Psychology
- MA in Counseling Psychology *
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology *
- PhD in Psychology
* Hybrid format available at the Los Angeles Campus.
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In-Person and Hybrid Learning
The Los Angeles Campus is the primary location for in-person and hybrid courses at Meridian University. Students have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty and peers while also benefiting from the flexibility of online coursework.
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