Key Information
- Duration: Part-time, 54 months (4.5 to 5.5 years)
- Starting August 2027
- Language: English (IELTS 6.5)
- Credits: 75 SCH (75 to 78)
- Delivered: Online
- Campus Location: Pasadena, United States
Overview
The Mind-Body Medicine - Contemplative End-of-Life Care course at Saybrook University draws upon insights from psychology, medicine, sociology, philosophy, and spirituality to nurture profound understanding and compassion for those who wish to become an advocate for the dying and create optimal support, comfort, and care for those facing life's final chapter and their loved ones. Within the Contemplative End-of-Life Care Specialization curriculum, you will study end-of-life decision-making,…
loss, grief, mourning, cultural humility, and much more. This vital work goes beyond providing comfort in someone’s final days. In addition to the topics above, you will learn how to cultivate a courageous presence with the dying, provide mindful support to the grieving, and explore your own experiences and attitudes toward death.
Job Outcomes
Upon completion of the thanatology Ph.D. programme, you will have an enhanced skill set and deepened perspective to augment your current practice or, with the appropriate licensure, expand into other roles and settings, including:
- Palliative care practitioners
- Hospice care coordinators
- End-of-life counselors or therapists
- Researchers
- Educators
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemplative Approaches to Thanatology
- Contemplative Inquiry and Creativity in the End-of-Life Relationship
- Evidence-Based Skills in CEOL
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- An official transcript from an accredited university demonstrating successful completion of a master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or better
- Resume or CV
- Personal statement
- Writing sample (if the department chair determines the personal statement contains grammatical mistakes, spelling errors, or poorly organized text)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,730 AUD / year (≈ 25,600 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 35,730 AUD / year (≈ 25,600 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 35,730 AUD / year (≈ 25,600 USD / year)
Scholarships
Various scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
