Graduate School of Psychology
Reimagining Professional Practice
Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology at Meridian provide a cumulative, emergent, and integrated curriculum, empowering the student's transformation both personally and professionally.
Master's Degrees in Psychology
Meridian's master's degrees provide an integrated foundation for both personal and professional transformation. The MA in Psychology program takes a distinct approach to Transformative Learning, emphasizing the transformation of identity, as well as that of personal and professional life.The MA in Counseling Psychology offers a transformative journey that empowers students to realize their professional aspirations and excel in their therapeutic practices. This program is designed not merely to impart knowledge, but to instill the virtues that define a counselor's character.Both programs emphasize the evolution of identity and vocation through integral psychology, somatic practices, mythology, and expressive arts — supporting career paths in coaching, consulting, education, and therapeutic practice.
Doctoral Degrees in Psychology
Meridian's doctoral programs support the development of creative, ethical, and embodied practitioners. The PhD in Psychology program is highly transdisciplinary and perfect for those seeking a blend of intellectual exploration and creative expression. Students have the opportunity to engage in fieldwork, applying theoretical knowledge within real-world client interactions. This interweaving of theory and practice, personal and relational experiences, and the dynamic interplay of research and application makes this program so uniquely holistic.The PsyD in Clinical Psychology curriculum highlights practical experience, in addition to offering courses that go beyond traditional boundaries, integrating academic rigor with personal growth. Immerse yourself in the practice of fieldwork, applying the theoretical knowledge of this program within real-world client interactions.Both doctoral degrees emphasize transformative learning, cultural relevance, ecological awareness, and soul-centered scholarship — for those seeking to shape both the profession and the evolving future of psychology.Explore The Graduate School of Psychology
Meridian University's Psychology Programs offer a profound and transformative journey, deeply rooted in an integral approach to education that underscores the significance of embodied knowledge. Within Meridian's Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology, we cultivate your personal and professional growth through a dynamic, multifaceted, and holistic curriculum.MA in Psychology
The MA in Psychology curriculum offers coursework in psychology drawing on spiritual traditions, somatic practices, creative arts, mythology, indigenous wisdom, literary and poetic imagination, deep ecology, mystical philosophy, cultural history, and social critique.Learn MoreMA in Counseling Psychology
The MA in Counseling Psychology program is grounded in the belief that psychology's roots stretch deep into the core of human healing, all while providing students with a comprehensive skill set to navigate the arising complexities of the modern world.Learn MorePsyD in Clinical Psychology
The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program is designed to cultivate and support the emergence of integral clinicians who seamlessly blend academic proficiency with a profound commitment to holistic approaches to healing through client-centered work.Learn MorePhD in Psychology
Meridian's PhD in Psychology program is highly transdisciplinary and perfect for those seeking a blend of intellectual exploration and creative expression. It is an invitation to integrate knowledge, wisdom, and personal growth into a powerful force for positive change.Learn More
Career Outcomes
Professional Future
Meridian's Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology are designed to prepare graduates for a professional future in the contexts noted below, with which the concentrations are specifically aligned.- Social Healing Practitioner
- Integral Practitioner
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Coaching
- Depth Consultation
- Health and Wellbeing Coaching
- Organizational Leadership and Development
- Psychotherapy Practice
- Career Counseling
- Yoga Therapy
- Somatic Education and Research
- Organizational Consultation
Customize Your Degree with Specialized Concentrations
Students may choose from a wide range of concentrations to tailor their educational experience:
- 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.
- The Clinical Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with the practice of psychotherapy in contexts such as community clinics, private practice, employee assistance programs, and forensic contexts.
- The Collective Trauma and Social Healing concentration is intended for Master’s and Doctoral students in the Psychology and Education programs who aspire to be social healing practitioners in the context of their professional goals.
- The Complexity Management concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with the practice of strategic and operational management at small, mid, and large scale, across sectors.
- The Depth Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as psychotherapy, coaching, depth consultation in organizations, career counseling, teaching.
- The Developmental Coaching concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with practice in contexts such as executive coaching, developmental assessment, and management of deliberately developmental organizations.
- The Expressive and Movement Arts concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as conventional healthcare settings, coaching practices, employee wellness programs.
- The Health and Wellbeing Coaching concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as conventional healthcare settings, coaching practices, and employee wellness programs.
- The Integral Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as psychotherapy, coaching, depth consultation in organizations, career counseling, and teaching.
- The Organizational Development concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with the practice of organizational leadership and development in various institutional domains, like: Business, Non-profits (NGOs); and government including sectors such as education, law, and the arts.
- The Somatic Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as somatic education, psychotherapy practice, Health and Wellbeing Coaching, employee wellness programs. The approach to learning somatic psychology at Meridian University is rooted in the transformative learning paradigm at the heart of Meridian’s programs, with a particular emphasis on embodied approaches to teaching and learning.
- The Transformative Leadership concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with practice in contexts such as executive coaching, developmental assessment, and management of deliberately developmental organizations.
- The Transformative Learning concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as education, organizational leadership, and adult education.
- The Transpersonal Psychology concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as psychotherapy, coaching, consultation to organizations, career counseling, teaching.
- The Yoga and Psychology concentration is intended for master’s and doctoral students in the Graduate School of Psychology who wish to have more expertise on the relationship between Yoga and Psychology in the context of their professional goals. The concentration emphasizes coursework aligned with professional practice in contexts such as yoga therapy, yoga teaching, psychotherapy practice, somatic education, and somatic research.
Flexible Learning Formats
- Online formatDesigned for students completing their degrees remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Hybrid format (Los Angeles-based)The Hybrid format is tailored for those seeking a blend of online learning and in-person classes at Meridian's Los Angeles Campus.
Licensure
Pathway to licensure
Meridian's PsyD in Clinical Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology programs meet the California educational requirements for licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). These programs include the required academic coursework and supervised fieldwork components aligned with California's Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) standards.For students outside California, licensure requirements vary by state. Meridian provides a Licensure Map to help prospective students assess educational alignment and determine eligibility across different U.S. jurisdictions.Whether you intend to practice in California or another state, our admissions team can guide you through the process and ensure you understand how your Meridian degree supports your state-by-state licensure goals.Learn More
Alabama- MFT
- Alaska
- LPC and MFT
- Arizona
- LPC and MFT
- California
- MFT and LPCC
- Connecticut
- LPC and MFT
- Hawaii
- MFT and MHC
- Illinois
- MFT
- Maine
- MFT and LCPC
- Massachusetts
- MFT
- Oregon
- LPC and MFT
- Pennsylvania
- LPC and MFT
- Tennessee
- LPC
- Texas
- LPC and MFT
Admissions
Admissions Overview
- Bachelor's degree (any field)
- Online application*
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Interview via Zoom (after application review)
Financial Aid
Tuition and scholarships
- Tuition per credit: $676
- Financial aid: Available through U.S. federal student loans
- Scholarships: Impact Scholarships are awarded based on the student's merit, considering their professional plans aligned with the spirit of the specific scholarship they are applying for.
“The Meridian experience was about more than just getting a degree. It was an invitation to explore and connect deeply with what matters most in this world, and to get grounded in the fundamentals of what it means to be alive as a human being. By answering this call to adventure, I found much more than an education. I found myself.”
Joshua HolcombM.A, President, Eclectic Health
Ready to take the next step?
Begin your journey by attending an online info session or speaking with an admissions advisor to explore which psychology program is right for you.
