Also known as: Mindfulness Studies, Consciousness Studies
A program that focuses on the philosophical, psychological, and scientific bases of human contemplative experience. Includes instruction in cognitive science, meditation, mindfulness, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and religion.
Your week kicks off with an "Intro to Cognitive Science" lecture, dissecting theories of perception. Later, you meet your "Mindfulness in Everyday Life" group to plan your presentation on digital detox. You're assigned to research attentional impacts, which seems fascinating but also daunting. After dinner, you hit the campus gym, trying to clear your mind. A small setback: you realize too late you forgot to pick up the supplementary reading for tomorrow's philosophy seminar from the library, which is now closed. Guess you'll be there bright and early tomorrow.
High School Preparation
Required Subjects
English/LiteraturePsychologyBiologyPhilosophy
Recommended GPA
3.0-4.0
Advanced Courses (AP/IB/Honors)
AP Psychology
AP Philosophy
IB Psychology
Core Subjects
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Career Prospects
Growing Study Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers in mental health support, wellness coaching, academic research, and policy development related to well-being. Opportunities also exist in organizational development and education.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI tools can assist in analyzing large datasets on consciousness, well-being, and neurological responses to contemplative practices. AI also plays a role in developing personalized mindfulness apps and virtual reality meditation experiences.