Ecopsychology

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Ecopsychology combines ongoing guidance from a core faculty adviser, foundation courses and a choice between two further areas of specialization: Ecopsychology and Cultural Transformation or Research and Design in Ecopsychology.

ISP Seminar (12 credits)

The ISP Seminar is the consistent thread across six quarters over two years (fall, winter, spring). Two specific areas of study are developed based on your areas of focus; in Developmental Psychology and in Ethics. The ISP Seminar also supports your written work for the program to meet APA standards.

Required Content Areas (12 credits)

These courses form the core of the Integrative Studies in Psychology concentration and fulfill requirements for the degree. They may be selected from classes offered in other Antioch programs with the approval of your adviser and degree committee.

Ways of Knowing (3 credits, a specific course)
Multicultural Perspectives (3 credits)
Communication Skills (3 credits)
Systemic Perspectives (3 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits)

These are the three courses specific to all ecopsychology students and integrate both theory and practice.

Introduction to Ecopsychology (3 credits, fall term)
Advanced Theory, Practice & Research in Ecopsychology (3 credits, winter term)
Applied Ecopsychology (3 credits, spring term)

Areas of Specialization (18 credits)

There are two areas currently offered in ecopsychology. Each area involves three quarters of contiguous study (fall/winter/spring) in both theory (3 classes, 3 credits each) and practice as it relates to your personal interest (3 practica or courses, 3 credits each):

Ecopsychology and Cultural Transformation
The focus of this area is to build a body of knowledge and experience in the combined fields of ecopsychology and cultural studies. Each course requires the student to create an experiential practicum that relates specifically to the course content. The practicum could include: participation in a vision quest, shamanic training, internship with a relevant nonprofit organization or the creation of an independent study that expands the course content. The student may opt to design a practicum that spans the full year of coursework.

Indigenous Perspectives and Global Psychology (3 credits)

Practicum I (3 credits)

The Psychology of Climate Change (3 credits)

Practicum II (3 credits)

Ecopsychology, Activism and Personal Transformation (3 credits)

Practicum III (3 credits)

Research and Design in Ecopsychology
Students who pursue this area of study explore the impact and outcomes of wilderness-based and ecopsychologically focused practices. Students take the same three courses as students in the Ecopsychology and Cultural Transformation concentration. The 9-credit practicum for research students involves independent study of research methodologies and the critique of ecopsychological research.

Indigenous Perspectives and Global Psychology (3 credits)

Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)

The Psychology of Climate Change (3 credits)

Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)

Ecopsychology, Activism and Personal Transformation (3 credits)

Survey and Critique of Ecopsychological Research (3 credits

Application Project (9 credits)

The culmination of learning is the student's Application Project, a formal document of work (research, applied project, nonclinical internship, formal thesis). In all cases, Application Projects incorporate an Introduction, Literature Review, written narrative of the project itself and a Summary and Evaluation.

Application Project (Cultural): Literature Review (3 credits), Project (6 credits)
Application Project (Research): Literature Review (3 credits), Research Design (2 credits), Research Execution (2 credits), Summary and Conclusion (2 credits)

Sample Schedule

Year 1

ISP Seminar (6 credits)