Academics

Applied Meditation Studies Degree Requirements

Meditation Courses: 16 Credits

13 credits from the following required courses:

  • CC 520 (3 Credits) Buddhist Meditation I

  • CC 525 (3 Credits) Buddhist Meditation II

  • CC 535 (3 Credits) Topics in Meditation

  • CC 570 (3 Credits) Theory and Practice of Vital Energy I

  • AMS 555 (0.5 Credit) Journaling, Mentoring, Interviewing (three semesters required for a total of 1.5 credit)

  • AMS 550 (0.5 Credit) Sitting Meditation (four semesters required for a total of 2 credit)

  • CC 560 (0.5 Credit) Moving Meditation (three semesters required, for a total of 1.5 credit)

  • AMS 540 (1 Credit) Summer Retreat I

  • AMS 610 (1 Credit) Summer Retreat II

3 Credits from the following elective courses:

  • CC 575 (3 Credits) Theory and Practice of Vital Energy II

  • CC 610 (3 Credits) Meditation and Contemplative Practice of World Religions

Notes:

  • CC 520 Buddhist Meditation I must be taken in the student's first semester.

  • CC 525 Buddhist Meditation II may be taken concurrently with CC 520 with approval of instructor.

  • CC 570 and CC 575 Theory and Practice of Vital Energy I and II need not be taken in order.

  • Summer Retreat I must be taken at the facility chosen by the Won Institute.

  • Summer Retreat II may be at a facility chosen by the student with the approval of the Chair.

Application Courses: 8 Credits

5 credits from the following required courses:

  • CC 530 (3 Credits) Practicum Design

  • AMS 625 (1 Credits) Practicum I

  • AMS 630 (1 Credits) Practicum II

3 credits from the following elective courses:

  • CC 510 (3 Credits) Application of Meditation for the Individual and Society

  • CC 620 (3 Credits) Extending Mindfulness into the Workplace

Notes:

  • Students are required to take CC 520 prior to their Practicum.

Theory Courses: 6 Credits

6 credits from the following elective courses

  • CC 500 (3 Credits) Psychophysical Foundations of Meditation

  • CC 505 (3 Credits) Foundations of Buddhism

  • CC 515 (3 Credits) Topics in Buddhism

  • CC 590 (3 Credits) Counseling

  • AMS 675 (3 Credits) Independent Study

Note:

  • Students can fulfill theory credits by Acupuncture Studies or Won Buddhist Studies courses with the permission of the appropriate Department Chair.

Masters Degree Project: 3 Credits

  • AMS 640 (3 Credits) Masters Degree Project