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Testing for ESP
Winter, 2012 (Every Monday, January 16th through March 19th)
This online course will introduce students to the basics principles involved in rigorous scientific testing in the field of psychology with a special emphasis on the issues involved with testing for ESP. This course will provide insight into the scientific method and how it is applied in the field of parapsychology. Discussions will focus on the basics of experimental design, considering ethical issues, evaluating results, and special discussions for testing telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis.
This course is an introduction to scientific testing, but it does require an understanding of the basic principles of parapsychology. It is strongly suggested that students interested in this course first take the Introduction to Parapsychology course that is offered by the Rhine Education Center, but applications from students with a demonstrated understanding of the science of parapsychology will also be considered.
This is an academic course designed to provide professional education in the field of parapsychology. Students will be required to participate in weekly online discussion forums with other students and they will be evaluated on their progress in the course. Each student will receive a letter grade for the course which may qualify them for a future certificate from the Rhine Education Center.
Participating Instructors:
- John G. Kruth, Executive Director of the Rhine Research Center
Details:
When:
Monday January 16th through March 19th
What Time:
Classes will be broadcast each Monday from 6:30pm –8:00pm Eastern US Time, and they will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot attend the class live.
Where:
Since this is an online course, you can access the class from any computer that has a viable internet connection and meets the minimum system requirements.
Cost:
$245 per person.
$195 Rhine Research Center member or student enrolled in a degree program.
In addition, a $25 materials fee will be assessed to provide for a deck of Zener cards and resources that will be used for the class.
Note: Class times and dates are tentative and subject to change based on enrolment and instructor availability.
Class space is limited, so please apply early. All applications must be received before January 11, 2011.
Click to apply for this course.
(There is a $15.00 non-refundable application fee which can be paid through paypal or by sending a check to the Rhine Research Center.)
Click Testing for ESP I : Syllabus for the full syllabus for this course.