Curriculum

The training program consists of:

Personal analysis
Individually supervised clinical practice
Seminars
Small case study groups

Courses ground Jungian analytic work within a broad, multi-dimensional perspective that includes clinical, interpersonal, and archetypal approaches to psychotherapy and a wider understanding of human nature. Although the program may be completed in four years, it is expected that students work at an individual pace to develop greater self-integration and professional competence.

The program is divided into two stages separated by a written and oral examination.

The first stage courses focus on:

Jung's writings and archetypal symbolism
The theory and practice of Jungian analysis including the psychological interpretation of dreams, myths & comparative religious studies.
Basic psychoanalytic courses in areas such as transference and countertransference, psychopathology, psychodiagnosis, dynamics of the psyche, personality development, gender and cultural studies.
Clinical methodology and case seminar
Ethics in analytic practice

Upon completion of the required courses, a candidate is eligible to take the mid-program examination.

The second stage courses consist of:

Case seminars
Advanced reading courses
Control supervision
A written thesis

A Group Process weekend which provides an opportunity to reflect on the training experience is required for the first three years. Students are also invited to join the professional community and attend lectures given by local and visiting analysts.

The academic year consists of two semesters, each with fourteen weeks of classes. Regular classes are held on Mondays and Tuesdays to accommodate out-of-town students. Occasional seminars are held on weekends. Students may choose courses to fit their schedule. A student who wishes to apply for licensure as a psychoanalyst must fulfill the requirements of New York State.