Welcome, Goddard Students
You Have a Place at CIIS
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) has been named a preferred transfer institution for Goddard College
We are deeply saddened to hear of the closing of Goddard College, a revered institution whose radical approach to learning, creativity, and social consciousness will endure in the legacy of its many devoted alumni, faculty, staff, and students, past and present.
We also recognize the challenges students like you are facing during this time of transition. CIIS is ready to help.
CIIS has been providing transformative integral education for more than 50 years. As a preferred transfer institution, you can rest assured that our programs, mission, and values are closely aligned with yours. We offer online, hybrid, and in-person instruction in more than 29 degree programs that emphasize education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and transform self, society, and planet.
Find the Right Program for You
We transcend the boundaries of traditional education through coursework and research that combine Eastern and Western intellectual and wisdom traditions for broader understanding and practice. We affirm the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, imaginal, creative, somatic, and social dimensions of human potential.
We offer Ph.D., M.A., and MFA programs in both the Schools of Consciousness and Transformation and Professional Psychology and Health. Explore our graduate programs →
Our B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies weave real-world experiences into academic coursework, preparing students for graduate studies or community activism and impact. Learn more about degree completion →
We offer four cutting-edge certificate programs for professionals interested in furthering their career or expanding their knowledge base. See our certificate programs →
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Take the Next Step
Our Admissions counselors are here to provide more information about our programs, help you make the best decision, and ensure your transition is smooth, easy, and efficient.