Curriculum and Unit Credit system

  • 15 hours of class lecture (includes estimated 30 hours of student prep/ integration) = 1 credit

  • 100 hours of work/ practice/ ritual = 1 credit

  • 100 hours of formal meditation = 1 credit

  • 45-60 hours of independent study = 1 credit

  • Capstone project or integration paper = 3 credits

Candidates must earn a minimum of 72 credits across 16 core areas of study.

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