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School of Education and Liberal ArtsTracks for BA ProgramsLiberal Arts students pursuing BA programs on the PleasantHill campus have the option to elect one of five specialtytracks. Each track consists of 12 units; students wishing tocomplete a track should replace 12 of their major units withthe corresponding track requirements. Students planning tofollow a track should consult with an advisor and also notifythe registrar’s office to ensure that the track is notated on thestudent’s official transcript.East/West SpiritualitySchool of Educationand Liberal ArtsThe track in East/West Spirituality is designed for those interestedin the dramatic transitions in values and outlook that are unfoldingin the 21st century. Courses will critically assess the variousspiritual traditions with their potentials and liabilities of Asia andthe West. Students can design a focus on individual spiritual concerns,on ecological perspectives, or on the potential of spiritualityin the emerging global culture.Courses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-Requisite(s)Select TWO of the following 6PHR 3310 Ancient Greek Myth and Religion (3) —PHR 4000 Myth and Archetype (3) —PHR 4460 Christianity: A Critical History (3) —_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Select SIX UNITS of the following 6SCI 4130 The Self-aware Universe (1) —SCI 4235 Science and Spirituality (1) —SEC 4125 Sacred-Spiritual Aspects of Silence (3) —Any PHR, PYC, SCI, or SEC course with advisor approval_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Total units required 12_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Transpersonal StudiesThe Transpersonal Studies curriculum addresses the spiritualdimension of human identity and experience, what AbrahamMaslow called “the farther reaches of human nature.” Focus is onthe development and integration of the whole person includingthe mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of thehuman being. In addition, the individual is seen as part of a greaterwhole and our connectedness with all of life is explored.Courses investigate models of transpersonal development; thevarieties, causes, and effects of spiritual experiences; a studyof pioneers in the field of transpersonal studies; the spiritualdimensions of relationship; and our connections to society andthe natural world. Students will become knowledgeable aboutbasic concepts and theories and historical and current trends.They will also have opportunities to further their psycho-spiritualdevelopment through self-exploration and the application oftranspersonal principles and practices to their own lives.Courses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-Requisite(s)Select TWO of the following 6PYC 4120 Emotions, Intelligence, and Awareness (3) —PYC 4205 Transpersonal Psychology (3) —PYC 4215 Transpersonal Psychology of Children (3) —PYC 4217 Creativity and Intuition (3) —_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Select SIX UNITS of the following 6PHR 4412 Introduction to Eastern MeditativePractices (2) —PHR 4413 Introduction to Western MeditativePractices (2) —SCI 3100 Introduction to Living Systems (3) —SCI 4118 Subtle Energies, Intentionality, andConsciousness (1) —SCI 4235 Science and Spirituality (1) —SEC 4205 Culture, Language, and Consciousness (3) —_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Total units required 12_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________36 School of Education and Liberal ArtsJohn F. Kennedy University