Master's Program Approved
Now Enrolling
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce the launch of the MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies. The inaugural cohort started in the Fall of 2024, and we are now taking applications for enrolment in the Fall of 2025. This pioneering program, a collaboration between the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Arts, marks a historic milestone as the first educational program of its kind in Canada and the world.
The MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the therapeutic, spiritual, ritual, and natualistic uses of psychedelics across cultures and throughout human history. This innovative program aims to advance research in psychology, consciousness, comparative mysticism, and psychedelic-assisted interventions. It also includes a specialized training component for mental health professionals and spiritual care providers.
Media Feature
Red Table Talk
Dr. Williams Meets with Jada Pinkett Smith and the Smith Family on the Hit Show Red Table Talk.
As part of a special feature on Red Table Talk, in November of 2021, the all-star family spoke out about how psychedelics plant medicines can help People of Color on their exclusive FaceBook show.
You can watch it here if you can't access Facebook.
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