Studies in Adult Psychoanalytic Thinking

For trainees interested in understanding the theoretical foundation of psychoanalysis but who do not wish to undertake clinical training

Four-year comprehensive curriculum with three seminars per week covering psychoanalytic theory and technique. Seminars integrate contemporary, historical and developmental perspectives.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

The Center for Psychoanalytic Studies admits students of any race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or ability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.

HOURS

The adult course work is offered from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm thirty-two Friday afternoons a year from September to May with thirty class afternoons and two Visiting Teacher afternoons. Class afternoons are divided into three 1 1/2 hour seminars. If it is necessary to miss a seminar, you will need to contact your teacher in advance and arrange to make up the work. The adult course work takes a minimum of four years (about 600 clock hours). All classes are currently held in person and on-line.

ELIGIBILITY

We welcome applicants from all mental health disciplines who hold a license to practice.

FEES

Fees for courses and other services in Studies in Psychoanalytic Thinking:

Application fee: $300.00
Tuition fee-Adult Program (annually for minimum of four years): $3,100.00
Tuition fee-Child Program (annually before complete adult classes): $1,250.00

CURRICULUM