Spiritually-centered graduate university offering transpersonal psychology and mindfulness studies online.
Atlantic University offers graduate-level distance education programs rooted in holistic education and the teachings of Edgar Cayce. The curriculum focuses on the integration of body, mind, and spirit, with core programs including Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology, Master of Arts in Mindfulness Studies, and Master of Arts in Mindful Leadership. Additional offerings include graduate certificates in Regression Hypnosis and Mindful Leadership, non-credit certificates in Spiritual Guidance Mentor Training, Meditation Teacher Training, and Lifelong Learning courses for personal enrichment. All courses are delivered online through web-based platforms across four 12-week semesters per year.
Atlantic University operates as a fully online institution with administrative offices located in the Don and Nancy de Laski Education Center on the A.R.E. campus in Virginia Beach. The university fosters a compassionate mindful community among students, faculty, and staff that emphasizes integrity, empathy, creativity, scholarship, and personal transformation. Students engage in virtual learning communities, discussion forums, Zoom meetings, and mentor relationships designed to support both academic and spiritual growth.
Graduate program applicants must complete an online application, submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, provide a statement of purpose (1000 words), submit a resume or CV (for Mindfulness Studies), pay a non-refundable application fee, and provide a copy of government-issued photo ID. Application deadlines vary by semester (December, March, June, and September). The university also accepts transfer credits and welcomes international students. Non-credit certificate programs require completion of a simple enrollment form and payment of tuition.
Atlantic University offers multiple scholarships including the Eiji Kaneko Memorial Scholarship (approximately $1,000/year), Peter Newman Scholarship Fund (approximately $2,500/year), and Hester Scholarship and Lecture Fund (up to $3,000/year). Military students—including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses/dependents—receive a 20% tuition reduction per academic credit. The university provides student support services, research resources, and technology access to facilitate online learning.