Psychophilosophy & Natural Psychophysical Therapy
 Degree Programs
 (Natural, Complementary, Alternative, Future, Holistic Therapies)



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Awarding Universities under Legal Agreement:  1. St. Clements University  2. Trinity International University  3. Others (Please contact administration for list)

University Course Director: Professor Dr. Tan Man Ho, Professor of Psychophilosophy and founder of Fourthway ManHo Center

Affiliate School: Fourthway ManHo Center (FMC)

Education & Training Methodology: Virtual Education, online,  semi-traditional and grouped or individualized mentorship

Our Motto: Kindly remove your mask when you step into the FMC door.

Definition of the Field of Psychophilosophy:

"The study of the psyche, the psycho-functional, the physiological, the psycho-sociocosmic, the psycho-technocosmic and the psycho-cosmic dimensions of man, nature, society and the universe in relation to their psychical and physical dimensions through the integrated methods of science, logic, psychology, philosophy and the 'work', or otherwise, and its application in the real world"

1. Degrees in Psychophilosophy

Areas of Research:

1. Human Psychophilosophies & Natural, Complementary, Alternative, Future, Holistic Therapies
Ancient Yoga Thai Massage Taiji Quan
Hatha Yoga Taiji Qigong
Mantra Yoga Longevity
Pranayama Energy Medicine
Feldenkrais Awareness Movement Meditation
Hand, Foot, Face & Ear Bio-Holography Fasting
Hydrotherapy/Health SPA Therapy Cosmeticology
Body Language Aromatherapy
The Fourth Way Aerobicize
The Alexander Methods Massage Therapy
Color Therapy Vitamins & Mineral Therapy
The Gurdjieff's Work Therapeutic Dance
The Work Methods Man's Possible Psychological Evolution
Homeopathy Healing Herbs
Palmistry Therapeutic Philosophy
Art Therapy Aston-Patterning
Ayurvedic Medicine Biorthythms
Biomagnetics Music Therapy
Chelation Therapy Acupressure
Diet and Nutrition Hellerwork
Moxibustion Macrobiotic Foods
Hypnotherapy Prayer Therapy
Naturopathy Postural Reeducation
Rolfing Trager Therapy
Shiatsu Health Laws
Therapeutic Touch Natural Health Administration
Waineidangong Reiki
Gurdjieff Movements Human Personality Enneagram Types
Floritherapy Gemmotherapy
Foot Reflexology Meridian Systems & Nervous Systems
Biocosmic Holograms Etc.

2. Socio-Psychophilosophies

Sociocosmology The Enneagram/Periodicity of Sociocosmoses
Psychosocial Philosophy Psychopolitics
Therapeutic Social Systems Organizational Behavior
Ergonomics/Psychotechocosmic Systems Psychosociocosmic Therapeutic Approaches
The Trialectics of Man and Woman Sociocosmic Structural Analysis
Conscious Job-Work Therapy Group Therapy
Regulatory Institutions Peace & Harmony Governance
Ethical Behavior of Organizations Etc.

3. Biocosmic, Technocosmic and Cosmic Psychophilosophies
Steiner's Biodynamics Celestial Influences
Cosmic Consciousness/Cosmic Nervous System Ecopsychology
Tertium Organum (Ouspensky) Psychocosmology/Astrology
Theory of Dimensions Feng-Shui
Biocosmology Artificial Intelligence/Spiritual Machines
Animal Magnetism Psychophysics
Psychochemistry Psychobiology/Psychophysiology
The Theory of Octaves The Enneagram of the Cosmoses
Emanations & Atmospheres The Periodicity of Everything Living
Bioelectricity/Psychicity Noosphere Study
Structural Analysis of Bio/Techno Entities Etc.

4. General Studies: Psychology, Philosophy & Works of Major Contributors 
Ethics Psychology
Logic Personality Psychology
Counseling Maurice Nicoll's work
Metaphysics Kenneth Walker's work
Theology Ouspensky's Work
Learning Theory ManHo's Works
Philosophy Orage's Work
Gurdjieff's Work New Age Philosophy
Theosophy Etc.
   

The University Level Program

The Bachelor of Science in Psychophilosophy (BSP) consists of 3 parts:

i. Associate Diploma of Science in Psychophilosophy (ADSP)
   Any 3 subjects at least one from each of the above categories.

ii. Diploma of Science in Psychophilosophy (DSP)
    Additional 2 subjects from any of the categories above

iii. Bachelor of Science in Psychophilosophy (BSP)
     Additional 2 subjects at least one from each of the above categories plus a thesis of not less  than 5,000 words chosen from any areas in the above list.

Both the diploma and bachelor courses require reading of relevant books of authority.  To earn credit

  •  Provide author's name, title (underlined), city of publication, publisher, and year of publication

For each book and on separate binding, summarize the content briefly by chapters or otherwise.   Approach the subject matter by examining it  i) critically  ii) illustratively and iii) with supportive arguments, evidence and examples. State how and why the book is important to you, to society  or to humanity. Length of assignment:  3,000 words or more

Or

  • Proposed one research topic of your own personal interest and relevant to the subject area each selected from the list above, submit for topic approval and then conduct the research. The length of the research should be about 3,000 words or more.

Master of Science in Psychophilosophy (MSP)

3 critical, contributory or creative essay topics of not less than 3,000 words one from each of the subjects of your choice in each of the above 4 categories plus a pure or applied research thesis of not less than 10,000 words in any of the areas in the above list or others of similar nature.

Those already have a professional diploma or diploma equivalent from other institutions, alternative medicine centers, fourth way related centers, colleges and universities can waive the respective diploma or bachelor levels.

Doctor of Science  in Psychophilosophy (DSP)

A pure or applied research of contributory nature to any of the areas in psychophilosophy.  The length of the thesis should not be less than 20,000 words. This is a special professional degree a level above the master level but a level below the PhD level where the learner is required to write one applied research or pure research in his current profession or special interest for his organization or for his special personal interest.

*The Fourthway ManHo Center's training and research certificates are recognized by St. Clements University and others for acceptance as RPL or exemptions for its diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate degrees in this field of study.

2. Degrees in Natural Psychophysical Therapy

Human Psychophilosophies & Natural, Complementary, Alternative, Future, Holistic Therapies

Areas of Research:
Ancient Thai Massage Taiji Quan
Hatha Yoga Taiji Qigong
Mantra Yoga Longevity
Pranayama Energy Medicine
Feldenkrais Awareness Movement Meditation
Hand & Foot Reflexology Fasting
Hydrotherapy/Health SPA Therapy Cosmeticology
Body Language Aromatherapy
The Fourth Way Aerobicize
The Alexander Methods Massage Therapy
Color Therapy Vitamins & Mineral Therapy
The Gurdjieff's Work Therapeutic Dance
The Work Methods Man's Possible Psychological Evolution
Homeopathy Healing Herbs
Palmistry Therapeutic Philosophy
Art Therapy Aston-Patterning
Ayurvedic Medicine Biorthythms
Biomagnetics Music Therapy
Chelation Therapy Acupressure
Diet and Nutrition Hellerwork
Moxibustion Macrobiotic Foods
Hypnotherapy Prayer
Naturopathy Postural Reeducation
Rolfing Trager Therapy
Shiatsu Health Laws
Therapeutic Touch Natural Health Administration
Waineidangong Reiki
Gurdjieff Movements The Enneagram of Human Personality Types
Floritherapy Etc.
   

The University Level Program

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (BSNPTP) consists of 3 parts:

i.  Associate Diploma of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (ADSNPT)
    Any 3 subjects from the above list.

ii. Diploma  of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (DSNPT)
    Any 2 additional subjects from the above list.

iii. Bachelor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (BSNPT)
     Additional 2 subjects from the above list plus a thesis of not less than 5,000 words in any approved
     areas in natural psychophysical therapy or alternative medicine.

Both the diploma and bachelor courses require reading of relevant books of authority.  To earn credit

  •  provide author's name, title (underlined), city of publication, publisher, and year of publication

For each book and on separate binding, summarize the content briefly by chapters or otherwise.   Approach the subject matter by examining it  i) critically  ii) illustratively and iii) with supportive arguments, evidence and examples. State how and why the book is important to you, to society  or to humanity. Length of assignment:  3,000 words or more

Or

  • Proposed one research topic of your own personal interest and relevant to the subject area each selected from the list above, submit for topic approval and then conduct the research. The length of the research should be about 3,000 words or more.

Master of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (MSNPT)

3 critical, contributory or creative essay topics of not less than 3,000 words from each of the subjects of your choice in each of the above list plus a pure or applied research thesis of not less than 10,000 words in any relevant areas of natural psychophysical therapy

Those with a single subject professional diploma or diploma equivalent from other specialist institutes, alternative medicine centers, fourth way related centers, colleges and universities can waive the respective diploma or bachelor levels and choose a research area of their interest for master or doctorate degrees by research.

Doctor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy (DSNPT)

A pure or applied research of contributory nature to any of the areas in psychophilosophy.  The length of the thesis should not be less than 20,000 words.  This is a special professional degree a level above the master level but a level below the PhD level where the learner is required to write one applied research or pure research in his current profession or special interest for his organization or for his special personal interest.

*This program is approved  St. Clements University and others.  The Fourthway ManHo Center's training and research certificates are recognized by St. Clements University and others for acceptance as RPL or exemptions for its diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate degrees in this field of study.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Psychophilosophy - SPM, UEC, HSC or completed secondary school or work experience in related fields or for advanced placement, Diploma of Science in Psychophilosophy /or equivalent diploma level subjects for exemption.

Master of Science in Pychophilosophy - Bachelor degree or bachelor equivalent advanced diploma

Doctor of Science in Psychophilosophy - Master degree or equivalent or Senior Practitioners (not less than 5 years).

Bachelor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy - SPM, UEC, HSC or completed secondary school or work experience in related fields  or for advanced placement, Diploma of Science in Psychophilosophy /or equivalent diploma level subjects for exemption

Master of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy - Bachelor degree or bachelor equivalent advanced diploma

Doctor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy - Master degree or equivalent or Senior Practitioners (not less than 5 years)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
To graduate learner must show some evidence, although not mandatory, of related participation and experience in any one of the areas of study or show evidence of  work in such industry.  These evidence include physical trainings and apprentices by a master or a "Shifu" or a "guru" or from some institutions/centers/monasteries and "esoteric" schools.  These evidences which may include CDs, certificates, testimonials, publications, articles & photographs will be treated as RPLs.

The Fourthway ManHo Center gives all the necessary exemptions without incurring repetition for any subjects already passed or studied by students from any fourth way related centers, colleges and universities, monasteries, health therapy organizations and any verifiable bodies, and would also recognized RPL statements from professors or any FMC authorized persons for exemptions.  RPL statements can be acquired through an interview on work experience and a review of documents.   However, other RPL statements may have to be verified by the universities' respective affiliate schools for its exemption status. The Certificate of Enneagram Studies from FMC is recognized as the Associate Diploma of Science level in  the Bachelor of Science in Psychophilosophy and Bachelor of Science in Natural Psychophysical Therapy programs.

Those with a certificate or a diploma or evidence of record of participation from other schools in at least one such practical program in natural psychophysical therapy or naturopathy or alternative medicine or holistic health relate will be considered for exemption and waiver of subjects in Fourthway ManHo Center.  St. Clements University transcript and other universities will record both the RPL evidence and the bridging fulfillment towards the respective degrees.

Language
English, Chinese or Malay

Duration
Very flexible in terms of time.  However, most students would be able to complete within the period suggested below:

                Diploma    - About 1.5 years
                Bachelor   - plus 1.5  years
                Master      - 1 years
                Doctorate  - between 2 - 3 years

Learning Methods
Distance Education, self-study, research, workshop, instructional assignments and flexible interactive seminars. Practical exposure can be arranged by FMC if the learners' workplace cannot provide such practical opportunity.  Special seminars and workshops can be arranged with FMC to achieve the goals.  Researchers are required to online with Professor Dr. Tan Man Ho at tanmanho@hotmail.com

Learning Agreement: Assignments & Research Participations
Bachelor Level   ~ Total of 8 research participations
Master Level      ~ Total of 4 research participations
Doctorate Level  ~ 1 research participation

Fee
Click here for details of the fee structure.

Certificate of Research Participation
A Certificate of Research Participation from Fourthway ManHo Center would also be issued to successful learners.

Key Benefits

  • For those who need paper qualification as evidence
  • For practitioners of alternative, holistic, traditional, future medicine
  • For psychotherapy Counseling
  • For personal achievement and improvement
  • For better social  recognition in your field of expertise
  • For setting up of own professional center for traditional healing
  • For career opportunity and advancement
  • For More income from successful business venture and future expansion
  • For RPL and credit transfers

APPLICATION FORM
Click here for an application form.

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