Introduction to Psychoanalysis Program

This program provides a foundation in the principles, theories, and techniques of psychodynamic psychotherapy. This is a postgraduate training program for graduate level professionals in a variety of disciplines who are interested in a thorough introduction to psychoanalysis. This program provides participants with a completion certificate from NJI. There is an option to apply for the Advanced Psychoanalytic Certification Program. If accepted, all course credits will be transferred. Courses are taught online.

This program requires 8 online courses. In order to receive a completion certificate, one must complete 6 courses and 20 hours of supervision with an approved NJI supervisor. One must meet all requirements for those courses and complete all written material and assignments.

Introduction to Psychoanalysis Program Curriculum (Fall/Spring)

Fall

  • #F101 – Basic Concepts of Psychoanalysis
  • #F102 – Psychoanalytic Theory of Early Development
  • #F103 – Case Seminar: Clinical Considerations

Spring

  • #S104 – Introduction to Freud
  • #S105 – Developmental Theory: Latency to Adolescence
  • #S106 – Case Seminar: Clinical and Ethical Considerations

Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition per course is $400.00
  • Fall Semester Registration Fee is $115.00 (includes membership to Psychoanalytic Candidates Organization and Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing)
  • Spring Semester Registration Fee for Existing Candidates is $50.00

***For candidates enrolled in NJI’s One-Year Introduction Program, the 20 required supervision sessions will be offered at a maximum fee of $50 per session for either individual or group supervision.