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M.A./Ph.D inMythological Studies

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M.A./Ph.D. Programin Mythological Studies

WITH EMPHASIS IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY

The M.A./Ph.D. Program in Mythological Studies is a humanities pro-gram that offers students a strong grounding in a wide variety ofmythic narratives and religious traditions.

It emphasizes theoretical approaches to myth and a foundation in the hermperspectives of depth psychology. The interdisciplinary study of belief syals, images, symbolic and mythopoetic meanings illumi nates the dynamthrough culture. Fostering the conuence of scholarship and imaginatiogram invites students into the art of w riting. The M aster of Arts degreeafter t he rst t w o years and successful passage of a comprehensive exaThe program continues with a third year of classes including a series ocourses and development of an acceptable concept paper for the dissertation. Thefourth and f th years of study focus on dissertation w riting and research

THE M.A. /PH .D. PROGRAM IN MYTHOLOGICAL STUDIES OFFERS :

The distinction of being the only interdisciplinary doctoral degree prcountry devoted to the study of m ythology

A unique emphasis on understanding how t he stories of the past are uin the modern and postmodern world recognizing the mythic aspectcontemporary culture

The close study of C.G. Jung, Sigmund Freud, James Hillman, and othpsychologists, through w hich the program seeks to understand t he relthe mythic t o our lives and culture at present instead of seeing myttreasure of indigenous others or a glory of t he W estern past

Interdisciplinary studies draw ing not only on the tradition of depth pbut also on such elds as religious studies, literature, communicationanthropology, and art history

A grounding in ones personal mythology as well as the tradition of mpression that sharpens vision, assisting the student in oral and w rittention of the deep layers of bot h personal and collective consciousness

Classical, multicultural, and interdisciplinary curricula that are relevto virtually every vocation. A variety of applications include education,psychotherapy, business, human services, and the arts, as well as religpolitical, corporate, community, and environmental leadership

The roots that I am able to set down in mythology, literature, psychology, sociology, andhistory are invaluable. Coming fr om a m ath and science background, I now have a broaderunderstanding of the people I supervise and the other disciplines that w ere not my specialty.

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M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological StudiesWITH EMPHASIS IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY

Pacica Graduate Institutes

program in Mythological

Studies explores the understanding ofhuman experience revealed i n m ythologyand in the manifold links betw een mythand ritual, li terature, art, and religiousexperience. Special at tention is givento depth psychological and archetypalapproaches to the study of myth.The M ythological StudiesProgram is a doctoral program designed as an integrated M .A./Ph.D. sequence with coursework in three areas of study:

MYTHOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

MYTH, LITERATURE AND CULTURE

DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY AND RESEARCH

The Master of A rts degree is awarded after the rst t w o years of

study and a comprehensive examination. The program continuesw ith a third year of classes including a sequence of researchcourses and the development of an acceptable concept paperfor the di ssertation. The fourth and f th years of study focuson dissertation w riting and research. Continuing supervision isprovided for the completion of the dissertation.


The deepest values and existent ial concerns ofa people are encoded wit hin its m yths. It is a

delight for m e to teach in a truly unique graduate program devotto the study of the m yths, beliefs, symbols, literature, and ritualsof a w ide range of religious and cult ural traditions. The creativevision that animates the faculty and students in this program isinspiring. Our studies together nourish the soul, kindle creativityand expand our appreciation for the diverse ways in w hich humabeings live their lives.

P ATRICK M AHAFFEY , PROGRAM C HAIR

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FIRST YEAR FALL Greek & Roman Mythology I M S 505, 2 Units Hindu Traditions M S 503, 2 Units Dreams, Visions, Myths M S 521, 2 Units

WINTER Approaches to the Study of Myth M S 620, 2 Units J oseph Campbell: Metaphor, Myth and Culture M S 516, 2 Units Ritual M S 603, 2 Units

SPRING European Sacred Traditions M S 502, 2 Units Myth and Philosophy M S 515, 2 Units J ungian Depth Psychology M S 511, 2 Units

SUMMER Colloquium M S 540, 1 Unit Post-J ungian & Archetypal Theories M S 611, 3 Units

SECOND YEAR FALL Cultural Mythologies II M S 614, 2 Units Greek & Roman Mythology II M S 705, 2 Units African & African Diaspora Traditions M S 506, 2 Units Integrative Studies Process I M S 627, 0 Units

WINTER Native Mythologies of the Americas M S 522, 2 Units Buddhist Traditions M S 605, 2 Units

Mythic Motifs in Cinema M S 626, 2 Units

Integrative Studies Process II M S 628, 0 Units SPRING Folklore & Fairy Tales M S 602, 2 Units Psyche and Nature M S 615, 2 Units Epic Imagination M S 604, 2 Units Integrative Studies Process III M S 629, 0 Units

SUMMER Colloquium M S 640, 1 Unit Myth and the Underworld M S 619, 3 Units Integrative Studies M S 630, 1 Unit

THIRD YEAR FALL Religious Studies Approaches to Mythology M S 720, 2 Units Mythopoetic Images M S 727, 2 Units Hebrew and J ewish Mythology M S 702, 2 Units

WINTER The God Complex M S 711, 2 Units Christian Traditions M S 703, 2 Units Egyptian Mythology M S 717, 2 Units

SPRING Islamic Traditions M S 608, 2 Units Research Strategies for Dissertation Writing M S 730, 2 Units Dissertation Formulation M S 733, 2 Units

SUMMER Colloquium M S 740, 1 Unit Myths of the Self: Memoir and Autobiography M S 726, 3 Units

CONTINUING

Dissertation Writing* M S 900, 15 Units

*Writing projects for this course take place away from campus. This curriculum may vary depending upon changingacademic needs.

PATRICK MAHAFFEY, PH.D.

Chair, M.A./Ph.D. Program inMythological Studies with Emphasisin Depth Psychology

Patrick M ahaffey is a religious studiewho has published essays on Hindtraditions, Jungs depth psycholoyoga, religious pluralism, postmoderreligion in America. He teaches cou

Hindu and Buddhist traditions and haPacificas M ythological Studies since 1995.

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M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological StudiesWITH EMPHASIS IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY

CURRICULUMOVERVIEW

Mythological Studies

Classes take place in three-day sessions (Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday)approximately once eachmonth during fall, winter,and spring. There is also ave-day summer sessioneach year.
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MYTHOLOGY ANDRELIGIOUS TRADITIONSThe foundation of M ythological Studies at Pacica is the closereading of primary texts from a variety of cultural and religioustraditions. These courses encourage interdisciplinary scholar-ship, giving particular attention to myths, iconography, symbols,religious beliefs, and ritual practices. Historical and contempo-rary approaches to the study of myth are also carefully reviewed.

European Sacred TraditionsMS 502, 2 UNITS

M edieval religious and spiritual life is t he focus of this course. Graillore, Celtic mythology, esoteric teachings, and nature-based tradi-tions may be used f or illustration.

Hindu TraditionsMS 503, 2 UNITS

This course explores selected aspects and primary texts of Hindutraditions. Special attention is given to prominent myths and symbolsin Indian culture, epic literature, and other primary texts, as well asinuential philosophical systems such as Yoga, Sankhya, Vedanta,Tantra, and Kashmir Shaivism. Depth psychological int erpretati ons ofkey thematic issues, doctrines, and practices will also be examined.

Greek and Roman Mythology IMS 505, 2 UNITS

This course explores the most important contemporary approachesto the study of classical mythology. It also looks at how the poets ofancient Greece reworked inherited mythic themes and plots. It en-gages in close readings of the cultic and bardic poems known asTheHomeric Hymnsand of the lyric poetry of Sappho. Dramatic poetry,both tragic and comic, of the 5th century Athens is also examined.Attention is given both to the role these myths played in their originalhistorical context and to their ongoing archetypal signicance.

African and African Diaspora TraditionsMS 506, 2 UNITS

The myths and rituals of Africa are a rich legacy, still vital today.M oreover, they endure in adaptive fo rm, in Vodou, Santeria, andother religi ons of the Af rican Diaspora. The course explores commonmythic characters, themes, rituals, symbol systems, and worldviewsin Africa and traces their connection to New World Traditions.

Myth and PhilosophyMS 515, 2 UNITS

This course examines the historical relationship between myth andphilosophy in the W est. Rational ity and science emerged as the revo-lutionary critique of myth, but t hat revolution is not beyond criticism.M yth represents a meaningful expression of the w orld, differentfrom, and not alw ays commensurate wit h, the kind of understandingsought by philosophers. The notion that philosophy has corrected theignorance of t he past is challenged while philosophy itself is show nto exhibit elements of the mythic world from w hich it emerged.

Native Mythologies of the AmericasMS 522, 2 UNITS

This course explores the meanings of selected mythic text

North A merican, M esoamerican, and South American t raIt considers these texts not only in regard to their manifesttives and images, but also seeks an understanding of their pointerpreters. This factor, involving history and hermeneutics context of Euro-American colonialism, presents important ological as well as political issues for working in mythologies, and the course engages such issues as it surveys these tex

ColloquiumMS 540, 640, 740, 1 UNIT EACH

This series is an exploration of critical issues pertaining to thof myth in relation to religious traditions, literature, depth ogy, and culture. The course is based on a guest lecture by ascholar in the eld of myt hology. Pass/N o Pass

Buddhist TraditionsMS 605, 2 UNITS

This course focuses on selected aspects and primary texTheravada, M ahayana, and Vajrayana traditi ons. Particular atis given to the lif e story of Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as thassociated with major bodhisattvas. Key thematic issues, doand practices are examined from a depth psychological perpe

Approaches to the Study of MythMS 620, 2 UNITS

This course investigates different approaches to the study ofnarratives, stories derived from oral traditions, and cultural

that invite symbolic analysis. These approaches are exawith reference to their historical and disciplinary contexJames George FrazersThe Golden Bough exemplies anthropo-logical approaches to study of traditional myths and archetearly cultures. Psychological, structural and folkloric approastudied in relation to how polarity functions in myth. Conteapproaches are considered to elucidate some of the w ays in literary, philosophical, and ethnographic scholars interpret m

Integrative Studies Process I, II, IIIMS 627, 628, 629, 0 UNITS

Preparation for the Comprehensive Exam is facilitated bydiscussion pertaining to theoretical perspectives and themasues raised by rst and second year coursework. This procesincludes guest lect ures on special topics. Pass/N o Pass

Integrative StudiesMS 630, 1 UNIT

This course is designed to assess students understanding ofretical perspectives on myth and their ability to apply these ptives to a particular tradition. It also evaluates the ability t o rmyth in relation to depth psychology, literature, and culturalThis course serves as the Comprehensive Exam for the M ythoStudies Program. Pass/No Pass

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Greek and Roman Mythology IIMS 705, 2 UNITS

This course explores the critiques of myth and poetry put forward

by Plato and Aristotle in 4th century Greece, as well as the new un-derstandings and revisionings of m yth put forward in the Hellenisticperiod and in early imperial Rome. Particular at tenti on is given to theworks of Virgil, Ovid, and Apuleius.

Egyptian MythologyMS 717, 2 UNITS

The mythology that informs the ancient Egyptian way of life anddeath is the subject of this course. It explores the principal Egyptiancreation myths, gods, goddesses, motifs, symbols, temple ritual,pyramid building, and mummication. The night sea journey of thesun god Re and that of the deceased Pharaoh, and eventually of alldeceased Egyptians, is studi ed through Pyramid, Cof n, and mortuary

texts, particul arly the Am duat. The Isis and Osiris myth receives par-ticular attention, and its reverberations across literature, alchemy,and depth psychology are followed.

Hebrew and Jewish MythologyMS 702, 2 UNITS

This course studies Hebrew and J ewish monotheism from a mytho-logical perspective. The focus is on the emergence of monotheism inearly Israel and on trying to understand the w ays in w hich this mythicsystem diff ers from polytheistic traditions. Attention is given to howthis mythology develops and changes in relation to changing histori-cal circumstances, not only w ithin t he Biblical period but t hroughoutthe course of Jewish history.

Christian TraditionsMS 703, 2 UNITS

This course examines Christian narratives, images, archetypes andsymbols within a historical context. It provides an epistemologicalbasis for a mythological and depth psychological hermeneutics. Keythemes include cultural inuences and theological paradigms of theGreek East and the Latin West, mysticism, iconoclasm, and post-Reformation w orldviews.

Islamic TraditionsMS 608 , 2 UNITS

This course explores the major historical tradit ions of Islam, including

Susm, as well as modern religious movements. Special att ention isgiven to central themes in the Quran and the life of M ohammad. Thecultural clash between Islam and the W est is also examined.

Religious Studies Approaches to MythologyMS 720, 2 UNITS

In many ways Religious Studies can be seen as a forerunner ofMythological Studies. Awareness of the debates that shaped thiseld and the methodological approaches that emerged from themcan help students determine how best to hold the phenomenon ofmyth up to view. The aim of this course is to understand these vari-ous possible approaches and the wi der implicati ons of those choices.

MYTH, LITERATURE, AND CULTUREThese courses focus on the int erpretation of classical lit epoetry, and the mythic aspects of culture. Contemporaand literature are also considered from a mythic perspM ythologys role in the social realm and the nat ural ement i s considered, as well as how modern cosmologievolutionary theories function as contemporary myths.

Cultural Mythologies I, II, IIIMS 514, 614, 714, 2 UNITS EACH

Psychological life is situated in the complexities of politicsarchitecture, t echnology, economics, and history. These courson key theories from a range of disciplines to exami ne the unarchetypal patterns inuencing personal experience and the institutions which, in turn, shape and display our quandaries,tions, and needs. Students take at least one of these courses dthe three-year program. Repeatable for credit depending on t

J oseph Campbell: Metaphor, Myth and CultureMS 516, 2 UNITS

Following on Joseph Campbells insight t hat metaphor is thtongue of myth, this course explores the centrality of myth ject s as diverse as his to ry, cosmology, rel ig ion, poet ry as w elw ide range of w orld narratives as inections of one great moThese explorations examine the nature of mythic consciousnprovide insight into the pow er of myth i n psyche and culture

Folklore and Fairy TalesMS 602, 2 UNITSThe archetypal interpretation of folktales and fairy tales is thof this course. Principal themes include: theories concerniorigin and dissemination of folktales; review of mythologiclogical, and psychological approaches to the study of fairy tapurpose and meaning of violence in fairy tales; parallels betwarchetypal motifs of f airy tales and their manifestation on ogy and culture.

RitualMS 603, 2 UNITS

M yth and ritual are inextricably related. This course proporitual offers an equally eloquent, though non-discursive, comon the human condition. The aims are: to make students fwith classic theories of ritual process; to explore comparfundamental ritual phenomena across cultures, such as inidivination, purication and healing, pilgrimage, sacrice, mand funerary rituals; and to assess the association of myth anin religious traditions and depth psychology.




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Epic ImaginationMS 604, 2 UNITS

Epics are stories created by poets t o give an entire peopl e a sense oftheir history and their destiny. As stories that give shape and coher-ence to the collecti ve myth, epics engage the gure of the epic hero,w ho either breaks through the conventional w isdom of the people orre-establishes their most profound wishes.

Psyche and NatureMS 615, 2 UNITS

Geographies of paradise, w ilderness, frontie r, desert, and ocean aremythic interior landscapes as w ell as external habitations of divini-ties and demons, where individuals experience tests, revelations,and illuminations. This course explores external landscapes andtheir (archetypal) analogues as mythopoetic spaces to discern howmythic consciousness is rooted in the poetry of landscapes.

Myth and the UnderworldMS 619, 3 UNITS

The underworld is place, condition, and situation. This course ex-plores the journey to, the dw elling w ithin, and the departure from,this nether region of t he soul. Poetic renderings of the Underw orld of-fer the richest reposit ories for the insight s gleaned in this arena. Theinescapable journey down and into the realm of the invisibles, wheregures who journey there begin to discern its patterns, its darkness,and its treasures, is the focus of this course. In the Underworld, thearchetypal ground of being is confronted most directly. Works fromthe early Sumerian period to contempo rary psychological and lit eraryillustrations amplify the complexity of t his depth.

Mythic Motifs in CinemaMS 626, 2 UNITS

An application of the concepts of depth psychology to the analysisof lm. Using the archetypal method, the instructor presents selectedportions of lms to disclose underlying themes and archetypal pat-terns, in an effort to il lustrate as wi de a range of archetypal charactersas possible. Television ction series may occasionally be included.

Selected Topics in Mythological Studies I, II, III, IVMS 599, 699, 799, 899, 1-4 UNITS EACH

Course content varies.

Mythopoetic ImagesMS 727, 2 UNITSThis course explores the conuence of myt hology and poetics throughan exploration of the language, imagery, geography, and themes ofmerging in classical and contemporary works of literature and myth.Its method w ill include a hermeneutics of aesthetic intuition in orderto prepare students for dissertation topics and research in literarystudies.

DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY AND RESEARCHDepth psychology is an important resource for the stu

myth, dreams, and initiatory experiences. These codraw substantially on the work of Freud, Jung, and HResearch skills are also cultivated through a sequencourses leading to dissertation w riting.

J ungian Depth PsychologyMS 511, 2 UNITS

Key Jungian concepts such as the collective unconscious, types, and the individuation process are surveyed w ith att enthe evolution of these theoretical constructs. The inuence oideas on the arts, literature, and religious thought is explored

Dreams, Visions, Myths

MS 521, 2 UNITSExamination of dreams arises out of certain assumptions: thatpsyche is nature revealing herself in images, that psyche is mmensional, and that the images of dreams give form to t he vexpressions of psychological life. The focus is on dream theamplication methods. Pass/No Pass

Post-J ungian & Archetypal TheoriesMS 611, 3 UNITS

The depth psychology of C.G. Jung and hi s successors enablesee how mythology expresses psychology and how psycholobe understood as mythology. Special attention is given to ifrom Jam es Hillmans archetypal psychology, including the n

personifying, pat hologizing, psychologizing, and de-humanizw orks of other post-Jungian w riters are also examined to exselected aspects of the archetypal approach.

The God ComplexMS 711, 2 UNITS

Nietzsches announcement of the death of God still ripplesthe W estern psyche. In its w ake lies both a decline of religiothe emergence of new God images. Alongside these trends wplace Jungs notion t hat lost divinities return as symptom. the backdrop of individual and cultural dependence on a funtal mythos, this course examines our God-complex from psychological and mythological perspective.

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Myths of the Self: Memoir and AutobiographyMS 726, 3 UNITS

This course examines the mythic aspects of two literary genres

(memoir and autobiography) and engages questions concerningthe relation of memory and the im agination, the individual and thearchetypal, self and others, and narcissism and guilt. Attention isgiven to classic examples of the genres, as well as reections onthe deing characteristics of these genres by literary critics, depthpsychologists, and femi nists. Pass/ No Pass

Research Strategies for Dissertation WritingMS 730, 2 UNITS

This course examines dissertat ion research options supported by theprogram including theoretical studies in the humanities, humanisticsocial sciences approaches, and production style projects. It exploresthe technical aspects of conducting research such as style, rhetoric,and utilization of library resources. The psychological aspects ofresearch and w riting processes are also addressed. Pass/N o Pass

Dissertation FormulationMS 733, 2 UNITS

The issues, tasks, and processes of conducting research and d

initial concepts are addressed. This course provides the frameimplementing a research idea and writing the concept papeserves as the basis for the dissertation proposal. The classeteach strategies and techniques for research and completionconcept paper. Pass/No Pass. No incompletes are allow ed in M

Dissertation WritingMS 900, 15 UNITS

Under the supervision of a Dissertation Committee, studentsa proposal, conduct original research, write and defend a ddissertation. Additional fees will be assessed for this courseNo Pass. Prerequisite: M S 733

DegreeRequirements

REQUIREMENTSFOR GRADUATION1. Students must complete 82 quarter units to fulll the unit require-

ment for graduation.2. A minimum grade of C is required in each completed course. A

cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintai ned.3. Students must attend at least tw o-thirds of each course.4. Students must successfully pass a Comprehensive Examinat ion

during the second year of course work. Each exam essay mustreceive at least 70 points. The M.A. degree is aw arded when thisis achieved along wit h the completion of 45 quarter units. To beeligible t o continue taking course w ork for the Ph.D. degree, stu-dents must receive at least 80 point s for each exam question.

5. Students w ho wish to earn the Ph.D. degree must le an Intentionto Continue form during the second year of enrollment.

6. Students must pass an Oral Consultation pertaining to a concept

paper for the dissertation.7. Students must submit and defend an original dissertation ac-

cepted by the f aculty.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONThe Comprehensive Examination is a written exam taken dusecond year of the program that examines students understantheoretical perspectives pertaining to myth, as well as their aapply them to particular cultural traditions. It also assesses s

ability to reect on myth in relation to depth psychology, liand cultural issues. In addition, an oral consultation takes plaDissertation Formulation course during the third year of t he progThe purpose of this assessment is to raise critical questions peto t he proposed dissertation project. Students must successfulporate the critique of this consultation into their dissertationpapers in order to be advanced to candidacy.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONThe dissertation requirements include successful completionadvanced research courses: Mythopoetic Images, Religious Approaches to M ythology, Research Strategies for Dissertat

Writing, and Dissertation Formulation. Students must produce an aceptable Dissertation Concept Paper before enrolling in DissW riting. The Dissertati on Committee is composed of a Chair, and an External Reader. Each mem ber must possess an earned date degree based on a dissertati on, unless this requirement is wby the Research Coordinator of the M ythological St udies P

For a full description of all requirements, consult the currentedition of the Pacica Student Handbook.

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Pacica Graduate Institute welcomes a culturally diverse academiccommunity. Students are selected for matriculation in the programsat the Institute according to the potential Pacica perceives theyhave to succeed in masters or doctoral level work. While maintain-ing rigorous standards for admission relative to prof essional and per-sonal attributes, the Institute seeks to emphasize those correlatesthat measure a student s aptitude for success in Pacicas courses ofstudy. Thus, the application review process focuses on past educa-tional performance, letters of recommendation, emotional maturity,and the presentation of self in the application essays and on-campusinterviews. All applicants are asked to demonstrate research skillsand writing ability by submitting samples of their written aca-demic work. The Institutes doctoral and masters programs requireseparate applications and admission evaluations. Completion of oneof Pacicas M .A. programs does not guarantee the students admis-sion to the Institutes Ph.D. programs in Depth Psychology, ClinicalPsychology, or Mythological Studies.

PH.D. IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYApplicants must have a bachelors and/or masters degree from aregionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicantsto the Clinical Psychology Program are expected to bring a strongfoundation in the eld of psychology and a demonstrated inter-est and aptitude for the study of depth psychology. The programseeks individuals who are psychologically-minded and evidencethe emotional resilience necessary to work in the transference/counter-transference eld. In addition to advanced writing andscholarship skills, successful candidates will have supervisedclinical experience and manifest an interest in the relationshipsamong psychology, the humanities, and the arts. The experience

of personal depth psychotherapy is highly valued. These capacitiesare normally found in applicants who have already earned mastersdegrees in psychology or a related eld from an accredited or state-approved institution of higher learning. The Admissions Committeemay consider applicants who have earned bachelors degrees froman accredited or state-approved institution of higher education inpsychology or a related eld who, in addition t o meeting the admis-sions requirements as noted above, also present a strong foundation,including a minimum of two years of advanced study and experiencein depth psychology.

M.A. IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGYApplicants must have a bachelors and/or masters degree from anaccredited or state-approved institution of higher education. TheCounseling Psychology Program values st udents w hose backgroundsinclude work in social, religious, or human services; academic train-ing in psychology or the humanities; and experience in personaltherapy. Successful applicants will also display scholarly writingskills and an interest in research.

M.A./PH.D. IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGYApplicants must have a bachelors and/or masters degree from anaccredited or state-approved institution of higher education. Applicantsmust also demonstrate aptitude in the f ollow ing areas: a background in

psychology through f ormal coursework or personal study and exa background in int erdisciplinary studies, such as the humaniences, and social sciences; a demonstrated int erest and ability iarly w riting; and a familiarity w ith the perspectives of depth psuch as psychoanalytic, Jungian, and archetypal psychology.

PH.D. IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY WITHEMPHASIS IN PSYCHOTHERAPYApplicants must have a bachelors and masters degree fraccredited or state-approved institution of higher educSuccessful candidates will have completed all of the acarequirements of a Masters Degree in Counseling, a MastPsychology, a M asters in Social W ork, or a related el d sutheir degrees qualify them for licensure at the masters levelown places of residence. Applicants must either be practichave a plan in place to start practicing as psychotherapiststhey become enrolled in the program.

Because the program carries a strong emphasis on learning thcase presentation and supervision, we seek candidates w ho archologically-minded and show evidence of the emotional renecessary to work in the transference/counter-transferencePrior experiences as a psychotherapist patient or patient in ptherapy are important fact ors in our consideration of your appIn addition to having advanced writing and scholarship skilcessful candidates will hold some familiarity w ith, and aptithe perspectives of depth psychology, and demonstrate a coment to practice and research in the eld of depth psychother

M.A. IN ENGAGED HUMANITIES ANDTHE CREATIVE LIFE WITH EMPHASISIN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGYApplicants must have a bachelors and/or masters degree fraccredited or state-approved institution of higher educationthe program seeks students with a background in social schumanities, psychology, or the arts, other degrees will be cered. Successful applicants w ill also display scholarly w ritiand show an interest in the application of depth psychologmythological principles.

M.A./PH.D. INMYTHOLOGICAL STUDIESPacicas M ythological Studi es Program seeks students whthe potential to succeed in the creative application of mytcal themes and psychological insights. In the process of revapplicants, attention is focused on past educational, creativprofessional endeavors.Applicants must have a bachelors and/or masters degree fraccredited or state-approved institution of higher educationa degree in the humanit ies, arts, or social sciences is preferreddegrees wil l be considered. Successful completion of a CompreExamination during the second year of the program and demoprociency in academic research are required for continuationthird year of the program.

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APPLYING TO PACIFICAProspective students are asked to submit the online applicationform (available at www.pacica.edu), personal statement, re-sum, and a non-refundable $60 application fee to the Ofce ofAdmissions. To complete the application le, ofcial transcripts

and recommendation forms and letters should be forwarded toPacica Graduate Institute by the appropriate parties. The schoolis authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students(F-1 Visa only). International students are required to submittranscript evaluations prepared by a professional agency (suchas www.wes.org) that veries the necessary degree equivalency.International students also must submit results of the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants also must pro-vide an academic writing sample. Clinical Psychology doctoral ap-plicants are requested to submit documentation of all supervisedclinical experience.Early applicat ions are encouraged due to li mit ed space in Pacicasprograms. The Admissions Committees review completed ap-plication les and schedule on-campus interviews for qualiedapplicants.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS& PRIOR TRAININGDue to the unique instructional nature of t he Doctoral and M astersdegree programs, prior coursew ork or training usually is not equiv-alent to the approach and methodology used at Pacica GraduateInstitute. Additionally, because of the sequential nature of the pro-grams, students are strongly advised against transferring in priorcoursework. A maximum of eight (8) units for any program may betransferred. Courses taken at another institution more than four(4) years prior to the students matriculation at Pacica GraduateInstitute will not be considered for transfer.Only M asters level courses may be used to transfer credits in theM .A. programs. Only Doctoral level courses may be used to trans-fer credits in the Ph.D. programs. Articulati on agreements betw eenPacica programs and/or external partners will be considered ona catalog year basis.

Additional information about transfer of credits and prior traininbe obtained in the Ofce of Admissions. The transfer of crediadministered by the Director of Admissions prior to the start orst quarter of study at Pacica.For students eligible for education benets through the VeterAdministration, all previous education and training willevaluated. Credit w ill be aw arded where appropriate and the pgram will be shortened accordingly. The student and the VeterAdministration wi ll be notied promptly.

INTERVIEW PROCEDUREThose applicants who are advanced to the interview stage wbe invited to t he campus for a group interview and an i ndiviinterview with Pacica faculty. These interviews will take pbeginning in M arch. The interviews address a number of imporissues concerning the applicants potential to engage in gradate studies. These issues include past educational experienc

emotional maturity, personal readiness, and those specic to applicants chosen program of st udy.

ACCEPTANCE AND ENROLLMENTApplications for Fall 2011 enrollment can be submitted aDecember 1, 2010. Notication letters will be mailed upcompletion of the in-person interview. Please consider a deadlof June 30th as you prepare your application for the AdmissiCommittee. Application les received thereafter w ill be proceon a space-available basis. Check Pacicas website at w w w.pacica.edufor additional information.Applicants who have been accepted must submit an enrollm

deposit of $500 wit hin three w eeks of acceptance in order toenrolled. The deposit is refundable in the amount of $250 shoan applicant be unable to participate in the program. Those ware unable to attend the 2011-2012 academic year must subminew application should they wish to be considered for acceptaat a later date. Currently enrolled Pacica students who wishswit ch from one program to another prior to completion mustply in full. There is a $500 administrative fee to make a progchange.

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All students are responsible for the tuition and residential fees listed below for the 2011-2012 academic year. Tuition and fannually and periodically adjusted as a matter of policy

APPLICATION FEE: A $60 fee must accompany the Application for Enrollment. This fee is non-refundable..

TUITION DEPOSIT: Once an applicant is accepted to Pacica, in order to be enrolled as a student , a $500 deposit m

received with the signed Tuition and Fee Agreement. This deposit is partially refundable.

MISCELLANEOUS FEESLeave of A bsence (LOA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100Academ ic Tutorial (1 month ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150Extended Aca demi c Tutori al (3 mont hs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300Trainee ship Tutorial (1 month) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150Internshi p/ Traine eship Only (1 quar ter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300

Late Payment Fee* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 pe r q*Tuition and Residential/Non-residential fees are due 14 days prior to the firthe quarter. The Late Payment Fee will be assessed if not paid in full (either byand/or secured Financial Aid) on or before the first day of each quarter.

Late Registra tion Fee** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per **Late Registration Fee is assessed for continuing students who do not regist before 14 days prior to the beginning of the first session of a quarter.Transcript s, per copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THESIS FEE: M.A. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMInit ial Thesis Fee (for 3 quart ers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The thesis fee includes the required three-unit Directed Research II course and work w ith the thesis advisor for three (3) consecrequiring additional quarters to complete the Thesis will be assessed a separate $500 for each additional quarter of work with

DISSERTATION FEE: PH.D. PROGRAMS The dissertation fee for all doctoral programs is the Ph.D level tuitiyear the student entered into the Ph.D. program. The Dissertation Fee covers two years of work with the committee. Dissbegins during or after the t hird year of course work. In the event any student w ithdraws and i s re-admitted to Pacica, theFee is equal to the annual tuition for the year the student was re-admitted to a Ph.D. program.

POST TWO-YEAR DISSERTATION FEE For those students who need to enroll in subsequent one-year dissertaenrollment periods, the annual fee is based on one-half of the Ph.D. level tuition from three years prior to the current acadfor academic year 2011-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,700 for academic year 2012-2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One-fourth of the annual dissertation f ee w ill be billed quarterly. Students will only be responsible for those quarters thneeded to complete t heir dissertation.

TUITION M .A. in Counsel ing Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,550

M .A. in Engaged Humanities & the Creative Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,164

Ph.D. in Clinical Psycholog y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,965

M .A./ Ph.D. in M ythol ogical Studi es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,965

Ph.D. in Dept h Psychology w ith Emphasi s in Psychotherapy . . . . . . $ 25,965

M .A./ Ph.D. in Depth Psycholog y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology wi th Emphasisin Ju ngian and A rchetypa l Stud ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology w ith Emphasis in CommunityPsycholog y, Liberat ion Psychology and Ecopsychology . . . . . . . . . . M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology wi th Emphasisin Som atic Studi es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2

RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL FEESThe 2011-2012 Non-Residential Fee covers all meals, shuttle transportation between off-site accommodations and the camfee for designat ed days classes are in session according to the annual academi c calendar. The Residential Fee includes the aplus shared accommodations f or the in-session night s and 10% Santa Barbara County occupancy use tax.

Residential Fee:M .A. in Counseling Psycholog y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 ,431M .A. in Engaged Hum anit ies & The Creative Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 ,624Ph.D. in Clinical Psycholog y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,131M .A./ Ph.D. in M ythol ogical Studi es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,052Ph.D. in Dept h Psychology w ith Empha sis in Psychotherapy . . . . . . . . $5 ,052M .A./ Ph.D. in Depth Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,206M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology w ith Emphasis inJung ian a nd A rchetypa l Stu dies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,624M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology w ith Emphasis in CommunityPsycholog y, Libera tion Psychology, and Ecopsychology . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,206

M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology wi th Emphasis in Somati c Studie s $5,052

Non-Residential Fee:M .A. in Counseling Psycholog y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M .A. in Engaged Humanities & The Creative Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M .A./ Ph.D. in M ythol ogical Studi es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ph.D. in Dept h Psycholog y w ith Emphasi s in Psychotherapy . . . . . . M .A./ Ph.D. in Depth Psycholog y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology w ith Emphasis inJung ian a nd A rchetypa l Stu dies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology w ith Emphasis in CommunityPsychology, Liberation Psychology, and Ecopsychology . . . . . . . . . . M .A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology wi th Emphasis in Somatic Studies .

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The purpose of nancial aid is to provide nancial assistance tostudents enrolled at least half time in an eligible program at Pacica.Pacicas Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff do allthey can to ensure a quality education is accessible for all students.Important N ote: The nancial aid information published in this catalogis current and accurate at t he time of printing. Institutional policiesalong with Federal and State regulations may change periodically.Contact the Financial Aid Ofce for the most up to date informationregarding applications, deadlines, policies, and procedures or visitthe website at http://www.pacica.edu/nancial_aid.aspx.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS:A student must adhere to the follow ing in order to qualify for federalnancial aid at Pacica:1) Be admitted and enrolled at least half time (minimum 3 units/quarter) in an eligible degree program at Pacica.2) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)form each year to determine eligi bilit y for federal nancial assistance.Pacicas School Code is G31268.3) Be in good standing in order to qualify for federal nancialassistance (student may not have federal liens, or be in default, orowe a refund on any federal nancial aid program).4) Be a U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident of United States oreligible non-citizen; provide proof of compliance with drug convictionregulations and if male, provide proof of compliance with selectiveservice registration.5) Be making Satisfactory Academ ic Progress tow ard the completi onof degree requirem ents. (See SAP policy for detail s.)

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:Pacica provides students with a number of nancial assistanceoptions including scholarships, loans, and nancing alternatives.

PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTESCHOLARSHIPSPacica Scholarship ProgramTo make education accessible to students who show high nancialneed and academic merit Pacica is pleased to offer a scholarshipprogram to our graduate students.Applicat ions are available through the Financial Aid Ofce and on ourwebsite after M arch 1.

New applicants must meet the foll owing requirements by August1 to be considered:1) Be accepted int o a program of study.2) Complet e and submit t he scholarship applicati on and essay.3) Results of the FAFSA must be on le i n the Financial Aid Of ce forU.S Citizens or eligibl e non-citizens in order to qua lify.4) International students must complete and submit the Financial AidAddendum form (page 2 of the application).Returning students must meet the follow ing requirements by June15 to be considered:

1) Be enrolled ful l-tim e (minimum 6 unit s) each quarter.2) Complet e and submit t he scholarship applicati on and essa3) Results of t he FAFSA must be on le i n the Financial Aid U.S Citi zens or eligible non-citi zens in order to qualif y.4) International students must complete and submit the Finan

Addendum form (page 2 of the application).Pacica Yellow Ribbon Scholarship ProgramPacica Graduate Institute is pleased provide up to six YellowScholarships each year for qualifying veterans under the PoGI Bill on a rst-come rst-serve basis. Students in the M aCounseling will qualify for up to $6,500 per year, Engaged Huw ill qualify f or up to $5,400, and those enrolled in the doctoralw ill qualify f or up to $7,800 per year.

Pacica Matching AmeriCorp Scholarship ProgramPacica Graduate Institute is a proud participant in the AmeriCorps Matching Education Award program and is pto offer the Segal AmeriCorps Matching Scholarship to qAmeriCorps Alumni enrolled i n one of our M A or PhD progr

The matching scholarship amount will be a dollar-for-dollaup to $4,725 per year with a maximum of $9,450 throuenrollment in the program of study. To qualify, students mustto the Financial Aid Ofce the Ameri Corps voucher conrmi neligibility. A total of ve new scholarships will be availablecome rst-served basis. These scholarships are not transferablno cash value, and wi ll be applied directly tow ard tuition ch

STUDENT LOANSFederal Student Loans

Pacica participates in the US Department of Education WillDirect Loan program. The Direct Loan program provides studeaccess to federally Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Low ell as Graduate PLUS Loans by allow ing students to borrowfrom t he US Department of Education rather than a privat e leThe Direct Stafford Loans are low interest loans made to stadmitted to an eligible academic program and attending ahalf time (minimum 3 units). All new Direct Stafford loanxed interest rate of 6.8% for the life of the loan and offemonth post-enrollment grace period. All Direct Stafford losubject t o an origination fee, w hich is deducted from each qdisbursement. The Direct Stafford loans also offer a repa

incentive benet w ith an up-front interest rate rebate. The rin effect as long as, during repayment, the borrower makes t12 monthly payments on time. If timely payments are not mrebate amount w ill be added back to the principle loan amouGraduate students may borrow an annual maxim um of $20,50Direct Stafford Loan program. The aggregate loan limit of alStafford Loans (FFELP + Direct combined) for a graduate st$138,500 (including undergraduate l oans and a maximum of in Subsidized Staf ford Loans).

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Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansStudents who demonstrate nancial need (as determined by ling theFAFSA) may qualif y for t he Direct Subsidized Staff ord Loan program.The federal government, during eligible periods of enrollment anddeferments, pays the interest on this loan. The annual maximum for

graduate students is $8,500.Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansAvailable to students regardless of nancial need. Students whodo not qualify for the Subsidized Loan may qualify for the DirectUnsubsidized Stafford Loan. Interest on this loan begins to accrueupon disbursement. The student is responsible for the int erest on thisloan during eligible periods of enrollment and deferments (interestdeferment opti ons available).

Direct Graduate PLUS LoansAvailable to qualifying graduate/professional students to assist w itheducation expenses (tuition, housing, books, travel, and reasonablepersonal expenses). Direct PLUS Loans are not based on income orassets. However, to qualify borrowers must:1) Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a valid SocialSecurity Number.2) Complete the FAFSA and apply for the maximum amount ofStafford loans for which you are eligible.3) Meet credit eligibility requirements as determined by the USDepartment of Education.4) Complete/ submit a M aster Promissory Note (M PN) to the USDepartment of Education.

Direct Grad PLUS Loans are subject to 4% originat ion fees. These feesare deducted from disbursements made each quarter. Repaymentincentive benets are also available with a 1.5% up-front interestrate rebate. The rebate is in effect as long as the borrow er makes therst 12 monthly payments on time. If timely payments are not made,the rebate amount w ill be added back to the loan amount.The interest rate on t he Grad PLUS loan is xed at 7.9% a nd interestbegins to accrue as the f unds are disbursed each quarter. Repaymentbegins 60 days after the last disbursement for that loan period.

Direct Loan RepaymentThere are several repayment plans for Direct Loans that range between10-25 years of repayment. Early repayment in whole or in part may bemade w ithout penalty at any time. These extended repayment plans and

loan forgiveness programs are available to assist in successful repaymentof student loans. Consult w ith the Direct Loan Servicing Center for com-plete details on the repayment options available or visit the website athttp://www2.ed.gov/ofces/OSFAP/DirectLoan/student.html .Student Loan Counseling All students who borrow from the Federal Loan Programs arerequired to complete an online Entrance Counseling sessionprior to receiving the rst loan disbursement and an online ExitCounseling session prior to leaving Pacica. The purpose of theseloan counseling sessions is to bring student awareness to his/ herrights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower.

Private Alternative LoansAlternative source of nancial assistance. These loans arefederal loan programs that require at least half-time enro(minimum of 3 units at Pacica), a good credit history, theto repay the loan, and US citizenship or permanent resident

Some loans may require a credit worthy US citizen or perresident co-signer. For complete details of the alternativeavailable, please contact the Financial Aid Ofce or visit our US Department of Education regulations on private educatiorequire that:1. the lender present full disclosure of the terms and conditthe loan (including fees, interest rates, repayment amounts) a2. the school certify a students cost of attendance and eliprior to the lender disbursing funds and3. the lender obtains written conrmation through a signecertication from the borrower t hat s/ he understands the terconditions prior to releasing loan funds to the school.

This new process may extend the processing time for privatand may delay the release of loans funds to the school. Pallow a minimum of two to three weeks for processing of alternative loans.

Financial Aid DisbursementsIn general, all nancial aid will be released to Pacica in mdisbursements that coincide with the start of each enrolperiod (quarter). Payment f or all out standing charges not covnancial ai d are due 14-days prior to the start of each quarte

Financial Aid RefundsExcess nancial aid refunds are available after the start of eachPacica has partnered w ith Sallie M aes Business Ofce Soto provide timely refunds to students. Students have the opreceiving refunds through Direct Deposit , Debit M asterCard, Check processing. All refunds will be processed within 5-7 bdays after the nancial aid funds are received from the DepartEducation. If you do not sign up for the direct deposit process,check will be mailed t o you directly from Sallie M ae BusineSolutions approximately 14-days after the funds are received.

EXTERNAL SOURCES:Outside Scholarship SearchesThere are many free sources providing scholarship listing

databases available to student s on the Internet. Please be awaryou should not pay for a search service. Pacicas website pa listing of several scholarship search resources. Log on to w w w.pacica.edu, under Financial A id, click on Outside Scholarship

Tax Breaks for CollegeThere are a number of federal tax benets for college, inccredits, deductions, and savings incentives. All bene ts havelimitations and other qualications.Consult your t ax advisor or IRS for complet e detail s. Web re www.irs.gov/individuals

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State SourcesM any states offer grants and/or other types of nancial aid to t heirresidents. Contact the Department of Education in your state forinformation, or check the Department of Educations website:

www.ed.gov/about/contacts/statefor a listing.

Veterans Administration Educational BenetsPacicas programs are approved for the training of veterans andother eligible persons under Title 38, U.S. Code. To nd out if youare eligible under any of these programs, call (888) GIBILL1 or visitthe VA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov.Pacica is proud to of ferYellow Ribbon Scholarships to those qualifying Post 9/11 veterans.For students eligible for education benets through the VeteransAdministration, all previous education, and training w ill be evaluated.Credit w ill be aw arded where appropriate and the program w ill beshortened accordingly. The student and the Veterans Administrationw ill be noti ed by the Registrar promptly.

Student EmploymentPacica does not currently participate in the federally-sponsoredCollege Work-Study program.

POLICIES APPLYING TO ALLFINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS

Return of Federal Funds/RefundsPacica Graduate Institute has implemented the Return of FederalFunds policy as required by federal regulations (Sect. 668.22 ofHigher Education Amendments of 1998). For those students whoreceive federal nancial aid and nd it necessary to withdrawfrom all courses at Pacica prior to the completion of the current

quarter, the following federal policy applies. The focus of the policyis to return the unearned portion of the federal nancial aid f or theenrollment period. Only the amount of nancial aid that has beenearned (based on the number of calendar days completed in theperiod of enrollment) will be retained on the students behalf. Anyaid unearned will be returned to the Department of Education. Ifa student withdraws after the 60% point-in-time, the student hasearned 100% of the f ederal funds.The Return of Federal Funds will be calculated based on the dateofcial w ritten notication of w ithdrawal is received by the RegistrarsOfce, the last date of documented attendance or for an unofcialw ithdrawal, the mid-point of the term or the last documented date of

attendance. The follow ing distribution of returned funds is as follow s:1) Federal Unsubsidized Staf ford Loan2) Federal Subsidized Staf ford Loan3) Federal Graduate Plus Loan4) State , Private, or Institut ional Ai d5) The student Refund refers to the calculation of institutional charges and is aseparate calculat ion from the Return of Federal Funds calculati on. Theamount of refundable institutional charges (tuition and residential/non residential fees) wil l be prorated based on school poli cy. Please

refer to Refundable Tuition and Fee Policy in this catalog. Ifa balance due by the student as a result of the unearned naid being returned, the student will be responsible for paymthe difference. Details and examples of the Return of FederaPolicy are available i n the Financial Aid Ofce.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Students enrolle d in coursew ork All students w ho apply for and receive nancial aid must beSAP toward completion of degree requirements. SAP is evannually after grades are posted for the spring quarter to detcontinued eligibility for those students enrolled in coursStudents must mai ntain a cumulat ive grade point average of complete a minimum number of units per academic year (smay not have more than two incomplete, withdraws, failpassing grades). Refer t o the SAP brochure available in the FiAid Ofce for complete details.Students who do not make SAP will receive w ritten noticat

the Financial Aid Ofce and will be placed on nancial aid pfor up to three quarters. During this nancial aid probationa rstudents may receive nancial aid and are expected to resolvacademic deciencies. If after being placed on nancial aid prthe deciencies are not removed by the end of the probatperiod or if deciencies exceed those listed above; further aidsuspended until the deciencies have been resolved. Students nancial aid is suspended for failure t o achieve SAP will bein writing. Students may appeal if extenuating circumstanceas prolonged illness or a death in the family) hindered acaperformance. Students are strongly encouraged to le their immediately after receiving notication of suspension. Appeinclude a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to explain in detail when deciencies will be resolved. The Department Chairpethe respective program of study must approve the CorrectivePlan. The appeal and the approved CAP must be in writing ato the Director of Financial Aid.Students enrolle d in dissertation PhD program students are eligible for nancial aid during tyear dissertation phase of the program. During the rst yestudent must be actively engaged in the dissertation procesubmitting writt en material and have ongoing communicatithe committee. If t he student does not meet this requiremefurther aid will be suspended until progress is made and conby the committee. Students whose nancial aid is suspendbe notied in w riting. Following the completion of the secostudents must have an approved proposal on le to remain efor nancial aid during an extended one-year period.Please note that once the nal dissertation draft is approved committee all pending nancial aid will be canceled. ConFinancial Aid Ofce for complete details.Students enrolle d in thesis Students enrolled in the thesis phase of the Masters in CounPsychology Program are eligibl e for nanci al aid only duringquarter of the i nitial t hree quarter thesis enrollment period.

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Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudent Rights: You have the right t o ask the college: W hat it costs to attend and what its refund policies are if you dropout. How t he college determines whether you are making SAP and

w hat happens if you are not. W hat nancial help is available, including information on all fed-

eral, state, and college nancial aid programs, not just loans. About the deadlines for submitting applications for each nancial

aid program and how recipients are selected. How your nancial need is determined, including the costs for tuition,

fees, housing, food, transportation, books, supplies, personal andmiscellaneous expenses are considered in your cost of attendance.

W hat resources (such as employer reimbursement, privatescholarships, personal assets) are considered in the nanci al needcalculation, and how much of your nancial need, as determined

by the college, is met. To explain the various elements in your nancial aid package, and

how and when you w ill receive your aid. To reconsider your nancial aid application, if you believe you have

been treated unfairly. How much of your nancial aid must be paid back, and what por-

tion is grant or gift aid. If you are offered a loan, you have the right to know the interest

rate, the total amount that must be repaid, payback procedures,when repayment begins and how long you have to repay.

How to apply for additional aid, if your nancial circumstances change.

About the effect outside scholarships may have on your nancialaid award.

For its statistics on crimes committed on and off campus, and forits campus safety policies and procedures.

Student Responsibiliti es: You have a responsibility t o: Review and consider all information about the colleges pro

before enrolling. Compare your anticipated monthly student loan payments an

expenses to your expected take-home pay after college. Complete the nancial aid application accurately and submi

time to the right place. Intentional misrepresentation on an aplication for federal nancial aid is a violation of law and a offense subject to penalties.

Ask current and former students and local employers about tschool.

Read and keep copies of all forms and agreements you sign. Respond promptly and provide all requested documentation

tion, corrections, or new information to the appropriate ofc Notify the college and the holder (servicer) of your loans pro

of changes in your name, permanent mailing address, telephonumber or enrollment status.

Know and comply w ith the deadlines for applications or reations for aid, and understand t he schools refund procedures.

Repay your student loans, even if you do not complete your etion, cannot get a job, or are not happy with your education.

File for a deferment or forbearance, or change repayment plaare at risk of default.

Complete entrance counseling before you receive your rst ldisbursement and exit counseling before you leave school.

Report in writing to your college nancial aid ofce all add

nancial aid resources you receive.


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STUDENT RECORDSPacica Graduate Institute is in compliance with the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended in 1979, 1990, 1992, 1994,and 1998, guaranteeing students the right to inspect and review theireducation records, have some control over the disclosure of informat ionfrom their education records, and seek to amend education records. Fordetails on students rights and issues relating to disclosure of directoryinformation, consult the current Student Handbook.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ANDEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTPacica Graduate Institute does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origi n, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientati onor identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (within

the limit s imposed by law or Institute policy), marital statuscondition, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or praThis non-discrimination policy covers treatment in institapproved academic programs and activities. In conformanInstitute policy, Pacica Graduate Institute is an AfrmativEqual Opportunity Employer. If a student believes s/he hasubjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, please sw ritten complaint to the Provost.

WITHDRAWAL POLICYStudents wishing to withdraw from Pacica Graduate Instirequired to notify the Registrars Ofce in writing. Upon reRegistrar will notify the appropriate departments. The Refunwill be administered by the Business Ofce.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICYStudents requesting a leave of absence are required to submit acompleted Leave of Absence Form with the Program Chairs signatureto the Registrar. Upon receipt, the Registrars Ofce will notify theappropriate departments. The Refund Policy will be administered bythe Business Ofce.

REFUNDABLE TUITION POLICYFor Students Withdrawing or Taking a Leave of AbsenceTo be eligible for a refund of Tuition, timely written notication mustbe submitted to the Ofce of the Registrar as specied below. Thedate of wit hdrawal w ill be determined by the date written notica-tion is received by the Ofce of the Registrar. If you w ithdraw or le aLeave of Absence from Pacica aft er instruction has begun, you w illreceive a partial refund of t he Tuition charges as stated below ::

For Students Dropping Withdrawing froma CourseTo be eligi ble for a refund, a complet ed Request to Drop a Class Formmust be received by the Ofce of the Registrar. The date of dropping

or wit hdrawing from a course will be determined by the date w rittennotication is received by the Ofce of the Registrar. If you drop aclass or withdraw from a course after instruction has begun, you wi llreceive a partial refund based on a per unit Tuition calculation**as specied below:* * Per unit Tuition calculation : the Tuition for the specic quarter, program,and academic year, divided by the number of units offered in that specicquarter and program.

Time Frame Academic Quarter Refund** Fall, Winter, and Spring for all Programs, plus Summer for

Engaged Humanities, J ungian and Archetypal Studies, andDepth Psychology Tracks J and K

On or before the rst day of class of the quarter 100%*First w eek of the quarter (day 2 to 7) 80%Second w eek of the quarter (day 8 to 14) 70%Third w eek of the quarter (day 15 to 21) 60%Fourth w eek of the quarter (day 22 to 28) 50%Fift h w eek of the quarter (day 29 to 35) 40%Sixth w eek of the quarter (day 36 to 42) 30%Aft er sixth w eek (day 43 and beyond) 0%

* For newly admitted students, $250 of the enrollment deposit w illbe deducted from the refund.

Summer Quarter Policy Summer for all Programs, except Engaged Humanities,

J ungian and Archetypal Studies, and Depth Psychology Tracks J , K, and P.

On or before the rst day of class 100%After the rst day Tuition refund is prorated based on thenumber of days in the quarter, up to and including the datewritten notication is received by the Ofce of the Registrar.

REFUNDABLE RESIDENTIAL ANDNON-RESIDENTIAL FEE POLICY If you plan to m iss an on-site session, in order to be eligible forw ritten notication must be submitted to the Housing Depaleast ve (5) days prior to the start date of on-site instruction.

If you attend a portion of your on-site instruction and then wfrom Pacica or take a leave of absence during t he quarter, thew ill be prorated based upon the number of days of on-site insin the quarter, up to and including the date w ritten noticatiwithdrawal is received by the Ofce of the Registrar. If thcancels or discontinues an on-site course, you wi ll receive a refund of the fee.

ACCREDITATIONSanta Barbara Graduate School, Inc., d.b.a Pacica GraInstitute, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for SeniorColleges and Universities of the Western Association of Sand Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognizedCouncil on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Depof Education. (Western Association of Schools and CollegAtlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; tel: 510-7fax: 510-748-9797; w ww .wascweb.org). In addition, this school isauthorized under Federal Law t o enroll non-immigrant students.

STANDARDS FORSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENTGood Standing: A graduate student is considered to be inacademic standing when a minimum 3.0 (B) grade point avemaintained. A full description of grading standards and acregulations is contained in the current edit ion of the Pacica G

Institute Student Handbook.CAMPUS SECURITYIn accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus SPolicy and Campus Crime Stat istics A ct, the Departm ent of Erequires all higher education institutions to track, repordistribute this information each year (in the f all) to all studemployees. Statistics are availalbe online at www.pacica.edu

CHANGES IN POLICIESAND PROCEDURESPacica may from ti me to t ime alter t he policies or procedurin this Catalog in order to address emerging needs, or if othin the best interest of the Institute. In that event the Institutmake all reasonable efforts to not ify students. Thus students shaware t hat the policies and procedures described in this catalnot necessarily remain in ef fect during their enti re program oat Pacica. Also, to t he extent there may be discrepancies in aperiod betw een the Tuition and Fee Agreement and this CataAgreement signed by Pacica and t he student shall be binding

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Schedules, descriptions, and online registrat ion for One-Day Introductionsto Pacica and other public programs

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Informat ional videos feat uring Pacicas facult y and campuses

Detai led inform ation on Pacicas Graduate Research Library andother educational resources

You are welcome to visit either or both of Pacicas campuses. To arrange a campus visit,please call the reception of ce at 805.969.3626, ext. 101 for information on parking and shuttle bus schedules.The best way to see the campuses is to attend a One-Day Introduction to Pacica, as described at right. Thisspecial day-long program is held several times each year. It includes a comprehensive tour of the campusesand detailed presentations on the Instit utes degree programs. For more inf ormation on theOne-Day Introductions, call 805.969.3626, ext. 103 or visit w w w.pacica.edu.

Pacica welcomes a diverse academiccommunity. Students are selected for admission inthe Institut es programs on the basis of their perceivedpotential t o succeed in masters or doctoral levelw ork. The application review process focuses on pasteducational performance, letters of recommendation,emotional maturity, application essays, and on-campusinterview s. Applicants are asked to demonstrate researchskills and writ ing ability by submitt ing a sample(s) oftheir w ritten academic work. Applications for fall 2011enrollment may be submitted anytime af ter December 1,2011. Noti cation letters w ill be mailed upon completionof the in-person interview. Please consider a deadlineof J une 30th as you prepare your application for theAdmissions Ofce. Applications received thereafter w illbe on a space-available basis. For additional informationon the admissions process see pages 9697.For moreinformation, contact Pacicas Admissions Ofceat 805.969.3626, ext. 305. You may apply online atwww.pacica.edu.

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