Fall 2012 - Human Development and Archtype

The course provides the background to human development based on the six Core Archetypes of Humanness that manifest through the lifespan. Understanding of these archetypes helps inform the study of human development, including infant and child development. Why do we respond to our environment the way we do? A study in the unconscious archetypes integrated with a traditional line of inquiry into psycho-emotional development creates an in depth course of study. (4 units)

Fall 2012 - Subtle Energy Studies, Energy Psychology Theory and Application II


Recent advances in the fields of pyschoneuroimmunology, psychology, biology, quantum physics, and quantum mechanics have added veracity to the concept of mind-body-spirit connection. This course explores the concepts of gross, subtle, and causal energies in relation to the human mind. It also focuses on correcting imbalances in the human subtle energy field to restore mental and emotional health via a survey of ancient and contemporary energy psychology techniques. (4 units)

(Second in a series of 3. Students are welcome to take 1 or all 3. Upon successful completion of all 3 modules, a “Certificate of Completion” will be issued, along with academic credit for the student. In the Fall 2012 quarter, Dr. Dexter will teach, Topic of Special Interest: Subtle Energy Studies, Energy Psychology Theory and Application II, and then in the Winter 2013 quarter, Dr. Dexter will culminate the series with, Topic of Special Interest Subtle Energy Studies, the Integration of Energy Medicine and Psychology, Theory and Application for Practice and Research III.


** This course is open to non-student members of the CIHS community, with the Dean’s approval.

Fall 2012 - Psychopharmacology

While the course aims to provide students with a background of psychopharmacology necessary to achieve clinical licensing, appropriate use of psychopharmaceuticals and possible iatrogenic outcomes due to excessive and prolonged use is analyzed. Sociopolitical factors that influence patterns of prescription psychiatric drugs will be discussed. Consideration will also be given to the use of forms of alternate and complimentary medication that entail less harmful side effects as well as psychotherapy programs that decrease lifelong dependence on pharmaceuticals. (4 units)

Fall 2012 - Psychopharmacology

While the course aims to provide students with a background of psychopharmacology necessary to achieve clinical licensing; appropriate use of psychopharmaceuticals and possible iatrogenic outcomes due to excessive and prolonged use is analyzed. Sociopolitical factors that influence patterns of prescription psychiatric drugs will be discussed. Consideration will also be given to the use of forms of alternate and complimentary medication that entail less harmful side effects as well as psychotherapy programs that decrease lifelong dependence on pharmaceuticals.

Fall 2012- Adv. Qualitative Research / Research Methods for Religious Studies

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (PSY)
Qualitative research in psychology is selected as an investigative strategy when information sought is best obtained in the respondents own words and/or in a form of activities that must be observed in its natural setting in to provide a deeper and more valid reflection of the phenomena studied. Methods of subject selection, conditions, data collection and interpretation, will be examined and illustrated from diverse areas.

Research Methodology for Religious Studies
This course instructs the student in the multi-disciplinary methods for the academic study of world religions and aspects of spirituality.

Fall 2012 - Life Force

The students will develop an understanding of the physical basis for the “aura,” the “chakras,” and the acupuncture system in terms of their behavior as physical fields. This new understanding will likely lead to many new ideas for future research and practical application, which can help test this model and will be of value to the students of this new science, healing practitioners as well as to professionals in conventional academic discipline . The overall goal of this course is to build a bridge between the traditional esoteric or clairvoyant understanding of energy healing and a new description based on scientific principles, using the latest discoveries from many fields of science. It now appears that such a comprehensive understanding of living systems is possible, and this course describes the various elements that make it up. (4 units)