Clinical Psychology – Jungian Studies

Explore myths, the human psyche, the collective unconscious, archetypes and their applications to clinical psychology through a deep exploration of one of the most iconic practitioners of psychiatry and psychology within the Clinical Psychology – Jungian Studies course at Saybrook University.

The Clinical Psychology – Jungian Studies course at Saybrook University draws upon the profound work of Carl Gustav Jung, one of the most important figures in 20th-century psychiatry and psychology. Within this Clinical Psychology doctoral specialization, you’ll embark on a comprehensive exploration of Jungian psychology and learn to integrate his expansive body of knowledge into your clinical practice with contemporary and multicultural perspectives.

Within the Jungian Studies curriculum, you will study personality theory, psychoanalysis from an analytical psychology viewpoint, Jung’s original writings, fairy tales, alchemical studies, symbols, postmodern perspectives on analytical psychology, and more. You will emerge from this Ph.D. Clinical Psychology programme equipped to draw inspiration from core concepts of Jung’s legacy and contribute to an ongoing discovery of the human psyche.

Job Outcomes

The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Jungian Studies Specialization programme is intended to prepare graduates for clinical practice. If you are interested in becoming a licensed psychologist or entering into private practice, you will need to verify the licensure requirements of your state.

Courses include:

• Introduction to Analytical Psychology and the Collected Works of Carl Jung

• The Archetypes, the Collective Unconscious and Symbols of Transformation

• Dreams, Mythology, and Fairy Tales in Theory and Clinical Practice