This directory page lists university-based psychedelic courses covering psychedelic history, current research, therapy, pharmacology, ethics, and facilitation. The listings range from short courses and certificates to graduate-level programs for different audiences and prerequisite levels.
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This page collects university courses on psychedelics, including public lectures, short courses, certificates, and graduate programs. The listed topics include the history of psychedelic use, current research on psychedelic therapy, psychopharmacology, ethical practice, safety, and practical facilitation training. The courses are designed for a range of learners, including mental health professionals, medical practitioners, students, and people seeking an academic introduction to the field. Some listings are open to the general public, while others note specific prerequisites or are intended for learners with prior education or professional experience. Course depth varies across the directory, from broad overviews to more focused study in research, clinical practice, neuroscience, culture, and policy. Duration and level differ by course, and details are provided on the individual course pages.
Mental health professionals, medical practitioners, students, and others interested in academic study of psychedelics.
Varies by course; some are open to the general public, while others require prior educational or professional background.
Fluence is a psychedelic therapy education company co-founded by psychologists Dr. Ingmar Gorman and Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, offering continuing education courses and a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Integration for licensed therapists and advanced graduate students. Having trained 8,000+ clinicians, Fluence draws on its founders' direct experience in FDA-approved Phase 3 clinical trials of MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies.
By Atma Journey
This course is made for mental health professionals (in Canada) who want to learn how to work with psychedelics. The course staff includes Mark Haden Anthony Bossis, and many more.
By Synthesis
An 8-day immersive apprenticeship retreat in the Netherlands focused on ethical psychedelic facilitation and group space-holding. Participants observe, support, and reflect within a clinically informed, somatically intelligent training structure.
By Berkeley University
A nine-month professional certificate from UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics, designed for advanced professionals preparing to support psychedelic care. The program included interdisciplinary instruction, in-person modules, online small-group meetings, and an optional practicum for some licensure pat