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CnS 5060 Philosophy of Consciousness 1–3
Explores the major Western philosophical approaches to
under standing the relationship between body and mind as well as
the nature of truth and reality, postmodern cosmology, and process
philosophy.
CnS 5119 research and degree Completion 0
This course will present the requirements and expectations for key
professional courses in the second and third year of the program.
This course will prepare students for CnS 5126–27 Qualitative
research A–B, externship, and the final integrative project or thesis.
Students will begin to explore how to connect and extend their
education and coursework into areas of profes sional application.
CnS 5120 diversity, Community,
and Consciousness 3
This course presents a 21st-century approach to social issues and
includes discussion of racial, ethnic, and cultural differences along
with ways to build community, harmony, and understand ing—
diversity in oneness. Prerequisite: IPP 5013.
CnS 5126 Qualitative research a 1
This course provides students with an introduction to the basics and
applications of several qualitative research methodologies. Students
examine the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative versus
quantitative approaches and are asked to explore the implications in
terms of master’s-level research. discussion and exercises in class are
geared toward pursuing and developing a research question or topic,
discovering its fit with the method ologies introduced in this course,
and opening it up with various research skills (triangulation,
searching the literature, data collec tion, etc.).Prerequisite: CnS 5199.
CnS 5127 Qualitative research B 2
This course continues the multi-perspective approach of CnS 5126
into a deeper understanding of how these approaches and skills
translate into a key component of the course—developing the actual
research proposal. Students will also survey the research process
from proposal stage through completion and discuss effective ways
to present the research findings. Prerequi site: CnS 5126.
CnS 5200 Seminar in Consciousness Studies 1–3
In-depth research and analysis of specific topics in consciousness
studies. Class format consists of lectures, self-directed study, and
group discussions. Includes such topics as chaos and complexity
theory, myth and archetype, and ecopsychology.
CnS 5215 integral approach to dreamwork 2
A multidimensional, holistic perspective of dreamwork that includes
multiple ways of gaining insights into the nature and meaning of
dreams. We will explore how dreams affect our body, emotions,
mind, spirit, and community. Ken Wilber’s four-quadrant model will
also be discussed in relation to levels of consciousness, dream work,
and the practitioner’s worldview.
CnS 5216 lucid dreaming 2
Lucid dreaming is the act of becoming conscious while dreaming. In
this course, scientific research in the field of lucid dreaming will be
explored and students will learn methods to become conscious in
sleep. This course will interweave cognitive, experi mental, and
experiential approaches to explore this state of consciousness.
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
CnS 5219 dream Practicum 1–3
Participants in the class will share and work with dreams, drawing
upon contemporary theories and practices in the field of dream
studies.
CnS 5270 issues in Science
and Consciousness 1–3
In-depth research and analysis of specific topics in science and
consciousness. Topics may include genetics, chaos, synchronicity,
complexity, and biology of consciousness.
CnS 5280 dreams, archetypes,
and Personal Mythology 2
In this course, students will explore the recurrent dream arche types
that help dreamers become aware of themes generating a personal
mythology for one’s life.
CnS 5282 dreams: initiation and
indigenous Ways of Knowing 2
Everyone carries ancestral knowledge memory deep within. Through
myths and dreams, individuals are able to recover innate wisdom
present and potential in the environment. With the world of dreams
and myth, all beings hold equal potency and potential. This state of
awareness or animated knowing is “native mind.” This course offers
students an opportunity to begin a journey of recovery in ancestral
ways of knowing. Through dreams and myths, students explore
initiation into native mind.
CnS 5284 Consciousness and Sustainability:
Solutions for the 21st Century 2
This course explores the issues, theories, research, and practices in
order to understand/take action on healing and “greening” the
planet. Students will examine the current practices and approaches
in ecology and sustainability that are making a differ ence and
improving the planet. Students will select a topic of interest in the
area of sustainability to research, focusing on innovative practices
currently being explored or developed. Prerequisite: CnS 5010.
CnS 5300 Sacred intention, Sacred Manifestation 1
Examines the sacred dimension and importance of clarifying
intentions and values. Course also addresses the existential meaning
of will and intentionality and their role in directing consciousness,
dispelling confusion, empowering vision, and creating a new reality.
CnS 5344 dream groups:
facilitation and ethics 2
This course explores the ethical implications of working with dreams
in a group setting. Students also examine issues of cultural, gender,
and class bias in regard to dream work. Students have the
opportunity to gain hands-on experience leading a dream group.
CnS 5345 Shamanism and dreams 1
This course explores the role of dreams in shamanic traditions. Major
topics include receiving the “calls” in dreams, healing, dream
interpretation, the role of shamans, shamanic misconcep tions, and
the rise of urban shamanism and ethics. Shamanic states of
consciousness and the practice of drumming as a tool for entering
the dream state will be introduced. This class will be held on the
Berkeley campus.
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