Specializations should be declared usually before the 5th quarter, as you get into the 2nd year of the MAP program if you are a full-time student in order to ensure you have enough time to complete mandatory coursework. In order to do so, students contact their advisor to discuss and declare their specialization. 

At a full-time courseload, it takes about 4 quarters to complete the specialization requirements. Part-time students may vary more in their completion schedule. 

No, there are no specific clinical training requirements for those specializing in SDP. We encourage students to apply their SDP orientation to whichever site they are placed at. 

Graduates who specialize in SDP pursue diverse and fulfilling career paths. Here are some examples of career paths following graduation:

• Community Mental Health (clinical and admin)

• Treatment Centers (IOP & Inpatient)

• Private Practice & practice/community hybrid

• Community Workshop Facilitation

• Academic/Teaching (several alums have returned to teach at Antioch)

• Publication (alum: book deal on parenting)

• Analytic Training  (alum: Jung Institute, LA) 

• Doctoral Study (alum: Pacifica, Alliant)

If you would like to get more involved with SDP you can join the specialization, try out one of our courses, or attend our quarterly events. The best way to stay up to date would be through our quarterly newsletter or event email blasts. 

SDP trains students in integrative psychotherapy focused on the value of depth psychological theory and innerwork, mindfulness studies, diversity consciousness, community services and global citizenship. We offer an Emphasis in Jungian psychoanalytic therapy, Eastern classical mindfulness, diversity consciousness, and other frontiers in holistic, non-dualistic theory and practice. 

Yes, PSY-5310A Personality Theory I: Psychodynamic Theories (3 units) is a gateway course for the SDP specialization and required course for all MAP students.