Transformational Education
Transformational Education is an interdisciplinary program which offers an innovative approach to examining and researching transformative changes in individuals, groups, businesses, institutions, and cultures. We recognize the innate resources that reside in each of us, which can activate our cognitive learning, emotional development, physical performance, and spiritual evolution.
Masters Program: 45 Credits
(35 Credits in Required Courses, 10 Credits in Electives)
Doctorate Program: 90 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 40 Credits in Electives)
Combined Masters/Doctorate Program: 120 Credits
(50 Credits in Required Courses, 70 Credits in Electives)
Course credits toward your degree may be earned in the following ways:
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Taking courses at other universities or colleges.
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Students may request and submit for IUPS approval (through their mentors), permission to earn credits for workshops, and other programs not mentioned above.
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Many students earn course credits by having their mentor assign books to read on the course topic, and writing papers that demonstrate their understanding of the assigned material. Credits can also be obtained by attending conferences, workshops, and retreats as well as through assigned projects. A key criteria for earning credits in this manner is for students to demonstrate how learning this subject matter impacts their lives personally and professionally. Integration of course material is of paramount importance at IUPS.
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Students also have the opportunity to design their own electives, truly giving students the opportunity to customize their education. A sample syllabus is provided to assist students in meeting university standards. The student submits the proposed course syllabus to the mentor and the university for approval.
Course # Credits Required Core Courses for Masters
TED 500 3 History and Theory of Transformational Education
TED 501 3 Assessment of Individuals
TED 510 3 Teaching Skills: Short Courses, Workshops, Trainings
TED 511 3 Counseling Skills
TED 520 3 Evaluating Educational Programs
TED 530 2 Business and Administrative Skills in Education
TED 531 3 International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
TED 570 1 Legal and Ethical Issues in Education
TED 575 1 Research Methodology
TED 580 3 Internship and Practical Application
TED 590 10 Masters Thesis Project
Course # Credits Required Core Courses for Doctorates
TED 600 5 History and Theory of Transformational Education
TED 601 4 Assessment of Individuals
TED 610 5 Teaching Skills: Short Courses, Workshops, Trainings
TED 611 4 Counseling Skills
TED 620 5 Evaluating Educational Programs
TED 630 2 Business and Administrative Skills in Education
TED 631 3 International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
TED 670 2 Legal and Ethical Issues in Education
TED 675 2 Research Methodology
TED 680 3 Internship and Practical Application
TED 690 15 Dissertation
Electives
Below are examples of electives that one may consider taking as part of this degree program. Students, in concert with their mentors shall determine which electives are most relevant to their educational aspirations.
Course # Credits Courses
TED 640 1 - 5 Education of the Gifted and Talented
TED 641 1 - 5 Administrative Skills: Workshops and Trainings
TED 642 1 - 5 Multi-Media Learning Environments
TED 643 1 - 5 Instruction Methods in Specialization
TED 644 1 - 5 Approaches to Performance Enhancement
TED 645 1 - 5 Developing Learning Environments or Curriculums
TED 647 1 - 5 Evaluating Learning Environments or Curriculums in Specialization
TED 648 1 - 5 Assessment Methods in Specialization
TED 649 1 - 5 Integrative Approaches to Learning
TED 650 1 - 5 Techniques for Performance Enhancement
TED 651 1 - 5 Special Education
TED 652 1 - 5 Chi Kung
TED 656 1 - 5 Movement Therapy
TED 662 1 - 5 Meditation
(Please note: All Doctoral coursework (600 courses) involve more advanced research and in-depth study.)