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Our Transformative Studies Ph.D. program attracts intellectually engaged individuals who are dismayed by what they see happening in modern societies and who strive to find meaningful ways to develop their gifts to serve the future of the world.
In this program, you'll make an original transdisciplinary research contribution in your chosen area of inquiry, engage in inquiry as a creative and transformative process in the context of a community of learners, and apply research to real-world problems.
Highlights include:
- 4-7 Year Online Ph.D.
- Virtual Intensives twice per year
- A minimum of 36.4 semester units (two years of full-time coursework and participation in four intensives) plus a dissertation
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About CIIS
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an accredited university that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS expands the boundaries of traditional degree programs with transdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and applied studies utilizing face-to-face, hybrid, and online pedagogical approaches. Offering a personal learning environment and supportive community, CIIS provides an excellent multifaceted education for people committed to transforming themselves, others, and the world.