California Institute Of Integral Studies
Location and Contact Information
1453 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103
USA
Main Tel: (415) 575-6100
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The California Institute of Integral Studies is a private school located in San Francisco, California. The institute was founded in 1968. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree program as well as doctoral programs in several subjects including east-west psychology, philosophy and religion and social and cultural anthropology. In addition, the college also offers facilities for distance-learning education.
The CIIS Urban Permaculturists, the Zen Meditation Group, the Theatre for Change and the International Students and Friends are some of the organizations and student groups that are operated by the school. The institute also imparts spiritual lessons and self development programs for its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and fine arts.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to California Institute Of Integral Studies:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | 1,735 |
| 2 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | Bronx, NY | 1,834 |
| 3 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | 675 |
| 4 | Caldwell College | Caldwell, NJ | 2,308 |
| 5 | Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center | San Francisco, CA | 548 |
| 6 | Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | 1,004 |
| 7 | Alliant International University | San Diego, CA | 4,149 |
| 8 | MGH Institute of Health Professions | Boston, MA | 835 |
| 9 | University of Maine at Machias | Machias, ME | 1,023 |
| 10 | Adler School of Professional Psychology | Chicago, IL | 639 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 212 | 8 |
| Bachelor | 59 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 42 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 55 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,166 in 2009-2010 (1,067 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 8% of enrolled students and graduate students are 92%.
Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
California Institute Of Integral Studies offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctoral, Humanities/Social Sciences Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Organizational Behavior Studies
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- Anthropology
- Creative Writing
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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