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Graduate Degrees in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care
Ubiquity University is partnering with The Synthesis Institute to offer practitioners the opportunity to earn postgraduate degrees (MA, PhD, and MA/PhD) in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care. Students who pursue and complete the certificate program with The Synthesis Institute will qualify to apply for Ubiquity postgraduate degrees.
Those who have enrolled in, or completed, coursework with The Synthesis Institute may begin the process of enrollment with Ubiquity by clicking below.
About The Program
The Synthesis Institute is a leading psychedelic education and training organization dedicated to training the next generation of ethical psychedelic practitioners. What sets this program apart is its experiential foundation drawn from firsthand experience facilitating over 1,000 legal and professionally guided group and individual psychedelic journeys.
Those who wish to pursue postgraduate degrees in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care will first need to successfully complete The Synthesis Institute’s comprehensive digital and experiential training programs, which include:
The 13-Month Psychedelic Practitioner Core Training
A 13-month educational journey designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds who seek to develop the competencies required to provide ethical and professional psychedelic care within a safe, compassionate, culturally competent, and somatically-aware container. This program provides a well-rounded foundation that is research-backed, wisdom-rich, somatically-informed, and heart-centered. The Core Training is framed within our four-lens pedagogy which honors many ways of knowing, including embodied wisdom, cognitive wisdom, relational wisdom, and sacred wisdom.
The Immersion Apprenticeship Program
The Synthesis Institute recognizes the essential role that firsthand experience plays in training effective psychedelic practitioners. This transformative 7-week program is designed to foster an immersive connection with the power of psilocybin guided by ‘The Synthesis Way’—our unique retreat facilitation style developed over 7 years and with over 1,000 journeyers. This comprehensive program includes 3 weeks of preparation, a 5-8 day psychedelic supported-retreat featuring 2-3 psilocybin ceremonies, and 3 weeks of integration.
The 1-Year Practicum Program
Practicum serves as the culmination of the participants’ training journey and follows the completion of Immersion Level 2. It provides hands on, real-time experiences aimed at applying the knowledge gained from the core training into real-world concepts.
We recommend that you begin your program with Ubiquity’s Creative Journey to Dissertation, which will give you the tools to shape, and eventually write, your thesis or dissertation. You will then return to The Synthesis Institute for the core program.
Program outcomes
Those who complete the two-year program with Synthesis Institute will:
- Develop Skillfulness in Psychedelic Care: Graduates will develop proficiency and be capable of providing safe, ethical, and effective psychedelic care.
- Integrate Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the multifaceted nature of psychedelic experiences by integrating knowledge from neuroscience, pharmacology, clinical research, somatic practices, trauma-informed approaches, indigenous wisdom, and cultural competency.
- Cultivate Embodied Wisdom and Personal Growth: Graduates will have undergone significant personal and professional growth, enhancing their critical thinking skills, deepening their understanding of human consciousness, and embodying the wisdom necessary for transformative and healing practices.
- Enact Leadership in Psychedelic Care: Graduates will be prepared to take on leadership roles in various sectors, including academia, research, policy-making, and advocacy, thereby influencing the emerging field of psychedelic care.
- Contribute to Mental Health Innovation: Graduates will be equipped to contribute to the transformation of mental health care by applying knowledge and modalities of psychedelic care.
- Foster Collaborative Professional Networks: Graduates will become part of a global community of professionals and scholars with the ability to connect to this network for support, collaboration, and continued professional development.
- Ensure Ethical and Safe Practice: Graduates will be equipped to navigate the complex ethical, legal and safety considerations in psychedelic care, ensuring responsible and effective practice in therapeutic and wellness contexts.
- Demonstrate Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Graduates will be adept at working within diverse cultural contexts, honoring indigenous knowledge systems, and integrating cultural sensitivity into their practice.
- Advance Research in Psychedelic Studies: Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care program will have the skills to pursue research opportunities, contributing to new studies and publications that advance the field and enhance the understanding of psychedelic-supported healing processes.
- Promote Holistic Well-Being: Graduates will be capable of designing and delivering their own offerings that promote holistic well-being, incorporating approaches that foster deep and lasting transformation.
All coursework is administered by Synthesis Institute. Students must contact Synthesis Institute directly for more information about course content, academic requirements and timelines.
Visit The Synthesis Institute website here for more details.
MA
Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care
Creative Journey to Dissertation
MA thesis
PhD
Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care
Creative Journey to Dissertation
Chartres Academy
Great Books
PhD Dissertation
Combined MA/PhD Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care
Creative Journey to Dissertation
Chartres Academy
Great Books
Electives (8 credits)
MA/PhD Dissertation
For each of the degree options available, students have the options of breaking up their payments over an 18 month period. Please note that the costs of the Ubiquity graduate program do not include costs of the core program with The Synthesis Institute
MA Degree
$5000
PhD Degree
$15000
MA/PhD Degree
$16600
$2000
$1500
$1500
$5000
1st installment – before enrolling in Creative Journey course
$5000
2nd installment – Before taking Chartres Academy and Great Books course
$5000
3rd installment – Before choosing Major Advisor and Submitting Dissertation
$5000
1st installment – before enrolling in Creative Journey course
$5000
2nd installment – Before taking Chartres Academy, Great Books and Electives
$6600
3rd installment – Before choosing Major Advisor and Submitting Dissertation
Save up to
$830
paying full
Ubiquity offers a 5% discount for students that are able to make the full payment up front. That means you save $175 on a Masters, $750 on a PhD and $830 on MA/PhD.
Those who have enrolled in, or completed, coursework with The Synthesis Institute may begin the process of enrollment with Ubiquity by clicking below.
Who Is the Program For?
This program is designed for those who would like to deepen their knowledge and develop competency in psychedelic care. It is especially supportive for those who have previous training or experience as a wellness practitioner, coach, counselor, facilitator, therapist, or health professional who values a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Please contact The Synthesis Institute for further information.
About The Synthesis Institute
The Synthesis Institute is a global leader in the modern psychedelic movement, offering ethical and professional psychedelic education and training to aspiring psychedelic practitioners who seek personal growth, community, and professional development in the emerging psychedelic field.
The Ubiquity Graduate Degree
The Ubiquity Graduate Program combines the US and European designs of graduate programs with a blend of taught learning with research and writing. The thesis or dissertation must demonstrate excellence at every level. It must show awareness of the history of the literature in your particular area; demonstrate careful analysis and understanding of the field in question; and, most importantly, show how your insight can be applied to the real world. The dissertation must be scholarly and utilize extensive bibliographical data and footnotes. It should, in other words, be an impeccable work of research.
The Creative Journey to Dissertation -
Finding Your Voice, Making your Mark
The “Creative Journey to Dissertation” is a 1-week intensive designed by our Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Gyorgyi Szabo. The course is a critical part of the dissertation writing process and is a requirement for all MA/PhD candidates.
Faculty: Dr. Gyorgyi Szabo
Support during your Graduate Program
During your graduate dissertation writing you will be supported by a Major Advisor of your own choosing, as well as optional writing courses and writing mentorship.
