latest brochure - The School of Parapsychology

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To find out more about the course:
 visit: http://theschoolofparapsychology.org
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To find out more about Dr. C. J. O’Keeffe:
 visit: http://theparapsychologist.com
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It is the only e-learning course personally tutored by an experienced Parapsychologist qualified at Doctorate level.
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Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe is a psychologist operating
on science’s fringe. He's been involved in
many unusual projects: the physiological
effects of infrasound, ghost investigation of
Hampton Court, an exorcism ‘training day’
and author of best-selling book on ghosts –
GhostHunters: A guide to investigating the
paranormal. The two decades of work,
research and education gradually turned a
teenage passion for the supernatural and all
things weird and wonderful into a full-time
career as a Parapsychologist. The educational
path involved two years of preparation at
Washington College for an Honors undergraduate thesis on paranormal beliefs and
experiences, a year’s full-time Investigative
Psychology MSc at Liverpool University culminating in a critical thesis on psychic criminology, and, at University of Hertfordshire, a
parapsychology Doctorate focusing on
paranormal practitioners (e.g. psychics and
mediums).
Five reasons
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You will benefit from an in-depth course
syllabus that provides knowledge about,
and beyond, ghost hunting techniques.
You will be taught and supervised by a
lecturer with extensive experience with
students at all levels.
Module 1
Foundations of Parapsychology
Your learning experience will be full of
diverse and varied sessions and assignments (e.g. video lectures, group analysis, case studies, investigative coursework).
You will have access to scientific information from parapsychology and
weekly correspondence with a world
renowned Parapsychologist.
Course Director
Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe
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Foundations of Parapsychology is a broadly focused
course that introduces you to university-level study
in Parapsychology across a range of subject areas
including history (history of psychology and of
science), psychology, magic, psychical research,
spiritualism, critical thinking and other sciences. The
course is presented in three themes that guide you
through some of the basic concerns and interests of
parapsychologists. By studying these you’ll acquire
essential critical thinking skills and different perspectives for continuing with your studies.
Theme 1, History (The Past), focuses on the origins of
parapsychology, its precursors in psychical research
and mysticism. Through case studies of famous and
infamous research figures like Arthur Conan Doyle,
William James, Houdini, J. B. Rhine and Harry Price
and the investigation of fascinating claimants such as
the Fox Sisters, D. D. Home, Florence Cook, and
Helen Duncan you will understand the development
of parapsychology as a science.
Theme 2, Methods (The Present), considers the
various methods employed now in tackling each
aspect of parapsychological phenomena (e.g. telepathy, PK etc.). It covers topics such as Ganzfeld, experimental method, field investigation, observation etc.,
and encourages application of appropriate methods
to controversial cases from the files of parapsychology.
Theme 3, Debate, examines the findings of parapsychology over the last 100 years, at times reassessing
the data, but, more importantly, provoking debate
about what has been found. In addition to discussing
the most convincing laboratory evidence for telepathy and precognition (predicting the future), this
final part takes a critical look at evidence captured in
the field (e.g., ghosts, psychic criminology etc.).
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Foundations of Parapsychology
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Entry
As the course is a broad introduction to the study of
parapsychology and the certificate program as a whole, no
assumptions are made about the knowledge or education
you bring to it. The course at this level provides core
subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher
education and distance learning, to help you progress to
courses at higher levels. Successful completion of this
course will equip you to go on to any of the more specialized higher level courses, and by the end of it you will be
expected to be working successfully at the level required of
entry-level 1st year undergraduate psychology students.
(In addition the course is pitched in such a way so as to not
alienate those currently attending university or graduates.
Students at all levels will be tested)
Testing & Assessment
Support from your tutor
You will have a tutor who will help you with the course
material, mark and comment on your written work,
and whom you can ask for advice and guidance. Tuition
will take place across a range of media: there will be
group tutorials conducted via a chat room, lectures
conducted online and direct contact via forums and
email.
Assessment
There are 3 tutor-marked assignments and 3 multiple
choice tests (1 for each theme) which we would
normally expect you to submit online using the school
web system. Assessment is an essential part of the
teaching and you are expected to complete it all. You
are also expected to contribute to forum discussions
and scheduled chats. The course has no final examination but you are required to pass each assessment
component in order to pass the course. One retake for
a TMA and 1 retake for a test is permitted.
Course Materials
What’s included – Course handouts (electronically or hard
copy at an additional charge), scientific articles, course
website, online video lectures, online forums.
You will need – Internet access and a PC.
FAQs
Where is this course available for study ?
Anywhere as long as you have internet
access since content (notes, video presentations, readings, tests, discussion forums,
etc.) will be availabe online.
How much study time the course will involve?
This course will be studied over 10 weeks
and will take about 5 hours of study each
week.
Will I be assessed?
Yes. There will be 3 marked assignments and
3 multiple choice tests.
When can I start?
Enrollment on the course occurs three times
each academic year on the first week of
October, January and April, respectively.
Registration will close a month prior the
course starting date.
What’s the course fee?
European fee: €315 - UK fee: £250 US fee: $500
(3-month Fee Installment Plan available).
How can I register?
Visit the school website:
 http://theschoolofparapsychology.org