Meridian University's graduate programs offer flexible learning formats, allowing busy professionals and lifelong learners to customize their education to suit their lifestyle and career goals.
Format
Learning Formats
Online
The online learning format allows students to complete 100% of their degree requirements remotely from anywhere in the world. Grounded in a distinctive faculty-led model, Meridian's online learning platform provides maximum flexibility while maintaining high levels of engagement.Hybrid
Meridian's hybrid learning format integrates in-person classes at the Los Angeles Campus with online coursework. This format combines weekly face-to-face engagement with faculty and peers, paired with coursework completed online throughout the week. The hybrid format also offers coworking access at the Campus and access to campus resources.Format
Course Formats
Meridian University courses are offered in three formats: in-person, hybrid, and online. Availability of each format may vary by quarter and program.In-Person courses include required in-person attendance, typically scheduled as a weeklong or multi-day intensive. Meridian's online platform may be used for materials, assignments, and other course-related resources.
Hybrid courses combine online coursework with weekly in-person sessions at the Los Angeles Campus.
Online courses are completed fully online and do not include in-person attendance.
“I was very surprised at what could be cultivated in the online format. I truly did feel seen and heard by my fellow classmates and the faculty and really felt like some deep transformative work was happening.”
Heather B.Meridian Student, PhD in Psychology
Schedule
Hybrid Schedule
For courses students take in the hybrid format, coursework takes place over seven weeks. Each week, students in a hybrid format course attend one in-person class on the Los Angeles Campus and also engage in the University's learning and collaboration platform. The weekly in-person class typically lasts three hours and is typically in the evening, though this can be adjusted when the students and faculty in a given course converge on a different preferred time — staff always keep in mind student and faculty preferences for course scheduling.In addition to the weekly class, students in a hybrid format course have additional opportunities to connect and collaborate on campus. This includes practice group and coworking hours in the library, optional course seminars, and on occasion, over the weekend from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. These optional opportunities expand on the once-a-week class for those students who are interested in further on-campus engagement.At a minimum, a student who chooses to take two hybrid format courses a quarter will come to campus for two 3-hour classes per week, once for each of their two courses.Choosing
Which Format is Right For Me?
Deciding between Meridian's hybrid and online formats depends on each individual's learning style and whether they prefer the convenience of fully online coursework or the opportunity to engage in on-campus classes.Online: Ideal for those who want to complete their degree entirely online without the need to travel, offering both asynchronous and synchronous learning options.Highlights include:- No on-campus requirements.
- Maximum flexibility to learn from anywhere in the world.
- Faculty-led online classes designed for interaction and engagement.
- Option to attend in-person Transformative Learning Labs.
- Face-to-face engagement with faculty, staff, and peers at the Los Angeles Campus.
- Flexible class schedule that combines online and in-person learning.
- Access to campus resources, including coworking spaces.
- Opportunity to also attend Transformative Learning Labs at various locations.
Still unsure which format is right for you? Contact an advisor to explore your options and find the best fit for your academic journey.
Degrees Available
- MA in Psychology
- MA in Counseling Psychology
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- PhD in Psychology
- MBA in Creative Enterprise
- MEd in Educational Leadership
- EdD in Organizational Leadership
Concentrations Available
- Clinical Psychology
- Collective Trauma and Social Healing
- Complexity Management
- Depth Psychology
- Developmental Coaching
- Expressive and Movement Arts
- Generative Entrepreneurship
- Health and Wellbeing Coaching
- Integral Psychology
- Organizational Development
- Somatic Psychology
- Transformative Leadership
- Transformative Learning
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Yoga and Psychology
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between the online and hybrid formats?
Yes. Students can transition between formats based on course availability. In fact, a student could choose to take one course online and one course hybrid in the same quarter. Student Services can guide them through this process and review available options each quarter.How many in-person classes are available?
Course availability and format vary by quarter and degree program.Are online classes as engaging as in-person classes?
Yes, Meridian University's dynamic online learning platform is designed to foster interaction and engagement, providing a human-centered experience that keeps online students actively connected with faculty, peers, and resources via messaging, small-group activities, and the live video classes that are a distinct element of the online format.What resources are available to online students?
Students in the online format have full access to academic advising, library services, and IT support throughout their journey at Meridian. Students in the Los Angeles area can also take advantage of campus resources and meetups, even if they are not in the hybrid format.Can online students "drop in" to in-person classes?
Students must be enrolled in a hybrid course to attend in-person classes. However, it is possible to switch between online and hybrid formats on a per-quarter basis based on course availability, offering flexibility throughout their educational journey at Meridian.Can I attend the Transformative Learning Labs as an online student?
Yes. The in-person Transformative Learning Labs are offered to all students globally during many quarters. Visit the page to see scheduled events and locations.
Start Your Future at Meridian
Interested in learning more about the programs at Meridian?
Additional Learning Formats Information
- Course availability: Course availability and format may vary by quarter, program, and degree. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor each quarter for clarification before enrolling in classes.
- Attendance Policy: Students in the hybrid format must meet the University's attendance requirements for in-person classes by attending a sufficient percentage of classes in-person. Students in the online format must also meet attendance requirements, however such requirements allow students who did not attend a video class live to instead engage with the recording.
- Minimum online courses: Students in the hybrid format engage in online work as part of each hybrid course. Hybrid students complete discussion posts and final writing assignments online. Additionally, all students take at least one course in the online format as part of their degree.
- Resources available to students on campus: Access to the Los Angeles Campus outside of class time may vary based on University events and staff availability. Access to meet with staff and faculty and receive admissions advising on-campus is by appointment only.
Stay Updated
Sign up below to learn more and stay updated regarding Meridian University's graduate and public programs.