• IBE Symbol: Green earth is inside of a bright golden brain

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    Our Mission

    The mission of the Institute of Brain Education is to cultivate students with a profound understanding of global citizenship and empower students to create positive change for the well-being of humanity and the planet through in-person and quality distance educational offerings.

    Our Goals

    ●    Enhanced Well-being: Develop and implement a comprehensive Brain Education curriculum to empower students with holistic knowledge and practices for personal and community well-being.
    ●    Global Citizenship Leadership: Infuse Brain Education principles throughout the curriculum, fostering an understanding of interconnectedness, cultural diversity, social and environmental responsibility, global perspective, sustainability, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
    ●    Innovative Teaching and Learning: Utilize innovative teaching methods and technologies to engage students and prepare them for the challenges of the digital age.
    ●    Community Engagement: Establish meaningful partnerships with local and global communities, providing students with practical experiences to apply their Brain Education knowledge for positive impact.
    ●    Measurable Outcomes: Implement assessment tools to measure students' proficiency in Brain Education and global citizenship competencies, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability.

     

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      Integrative Brain Education

      Program Overview

      Brain Education (BE) is an innovative educational program designed to enhance human capacity for health, well-being, and self-realization through effective brain management. The curriculum integrates physiology, psychology, and philosophy, combining scientific concepts with practical application.
      The Brain Education techniques, encompassing physical, emotional, and cognitive exercises, have demonstrated improvements in focus, creativity, memory, confidence, stress management, and physical health in both school and corporate settings. Students engage in comprehensive learning covering Brain Education theory, communication skills, leadership for collaboration, and social engagement.
      Upon completion, graduates will possess a deep understanding of Brain Education principles, scientific, philosophical, and psychological concepts, with a robust foundation for its implementation in educational, organizational, and business environments.
      The M.A. in Integrative Brain Education is particularly suitable for individuals aspiring to be mindful earth citizens, equipped to promote coexistence and apply their training in various professional fields, including health and wellness, education, business, and leadership.

      Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

      By the end of the program students will be able to:
      1. Holistic Understanding and Application of Brain Education Principle and Techniques
      2. Integration of Brain Education in Practical Settings
      3. Development of Communication, Leadership, and Social Engagement Skills
      4. Curriculum Design for Brain Education Implementation
      5. Mindful Earth Citizenship and Professional Application

       

      Regenerative Earth Management

      Program Overview

      The goal of the Regenerative Earth Management program is to cultivate sustainable solutions and regenerative practices, promoting the restoration of health and balance in individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum where students acquire expertise, hands-on experience, and training in various aspects, including sustainability practices, policy and strategy development, leadership, global collaboration, business administration, governance, and community building. Graduates from this program emerge as capable leaders ready to instigate transformative changes in businesses, communities, and governmental sectors.

      Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

      1. Integrate Global Citizenship Values
      2. Conduct Interdisciplinary Analysis and Impact Evaluation
      3. Creating and Applying Comprehensive Solutions with Brain Education Integration
      4. Evaluation of Sustainability Practices and Policies
      5. Demonstrate Leadership in Transformative Change

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Available courses

F2025 GEM 689 Application of Earth Management

Course Description:

In this preparatory capstone course, students are guided to tackle the challenge of translating visionary ideas into actionable projects that leave a lasting impact. Through guidance, students learn to harness their expertise collaboratively, implementing global citizenship, sustainability, leadership skills that they learned throughout the Regenerative Earth Management program to a specific target audience. This course will provide a solid foundation for their final capstone project.

F2025 GEM 637 Grant and Report Writing

Course Description:

The overall goal is to produce conscious graduates who are not just capable of writing grants but are strategic wholistic thinkers who can effectively navigate the funding world and secure resources that support relevant research, programmatic, and policy development type work. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum where students acquire expertise, hands-on experience, and training in various aspects, including mastery of the grant writing process, effective proposal development, project design, budget development, evaluation, research and data gathering, communication and persuasion, and ethical considerations.  Graduates from this program emerge as capable leaders ready to generate transformative changes in businesses, communities, nonprofits, and governmental sectors through Grant Writing.

TBA GEM 632 Carbon Footprint of Human Civilizations

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Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

F2025 GEM 610 Leadership for Global Changes

Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

2026 GEM 635 Principles and Practices of Conflict Resolution

Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

2026 GEM 621 Environmental Challenges and Sustainability Solutions

Course Description:

The overall goal is to produce conscious graduates who are not just capable of writing grants but are strategic wholistic thinkers who can effectively navigate the funding world and secure resources that support relevant research, programmatic, and policy development type work. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum where students acquire expertise, hands-on experience, and training in various aspects, including mastery of the grant writing process, effective proposal development, project design, budget development, evaluation, research and data gathering, communication and persuasion, and ethical considerations.  Graduates from this program emerge as capable leaders ready to generate transformative changes in businesses, communities, nonprofits, and governmental sectors through Grant Writing.

GEM600 Principles of Earth Management - Summer 2025

This course explores the fundamental principles of Earth Management, providing students with a deep understanding of humanity's current challenges and opportunities. Students will examine the origins and historical evolution of Earth Citizen consciousness, gaining profound insights into holistic solutions for sustainable economic development, the creation of compassionate communities, global collaboration on climate challenges, and ethical leadership for positive change. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a comprehensive framework for Earth Management and its transformative potential in building a sustainable and interconnected world.

Course Description:

This course teaches the vital principles of earth management. Students will understand the status and challenges facing humanity. Students will also learn the origins and historical context of the earth citizen consciousness, unlocking profound insights into holistic solutions encompassing sustainable economic development, the establishment of compassionate communities, global collaboration for climate challenges, and effective leadership for positive change. By the course's end, you will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of Earth Management and its potential to shape a sustainable and interconnected world. 

GEM621 Environmental Challenges and Sustainability Solutions - Spring 2024

Course Description:

This course will provide a basic understanding of the current environmental challenges, their impacts and future risks. The course will explore a wide scope of sustainability solutions on different levels, from personal to global. Students will be encouraged to adopt and engage in collective initiatives for greater impact.

GEM634 Equity and Inclusion - Summer 2024

Course Description:

This Hybrid-Intensive course teaches several key concepts from a modern and historical context, principles, practices and the opportunity to expand and integrate the content into everyone’s personal and professional context. The Hybrid-Intensive course is conducted over a 6-week period. Students will be asked to fully participate during the in-person portion of this course through cooperative activities, sharing personal experiences, contributing to generative discussions and reflecting personally and with a learning partner. 

Students will engage in learning experiences in the areas of Race, Class, Gender, LGBTQAI and the application to earth management. 

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GEM610 Leadership for Global Changes - Fall 2023

Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Leadership for Global Changes. Students will learn the principles and theories of leadership and applications in the areas of leadership theory, change theory, equity considerations and neuroleadership.

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GEM623 Organizational Change for Sustainability - Fall 2024

Course Description:

This course provides theoretical frameworks, practices, and experiential exercises for understanding organizational change and creating sustainability for business, society, and the planet. Through learning methodologies, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead transformative changes for long-term sustainability.

GEM635 Principles and Practices of Conflict Resolution - Fall 2024

Course Description:

Sustainable future of the world requires enormous efforts for resolving conflicts. This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of conflict resolutions with examples in history, politics and businesses. This will help students understand the scope of current conflicts and develop skills for conflict resolutions on multiple levels.  

GEM622 Public Health Risks and Approaches - Spring 2025

Course Description:

This course will provide a basic understanding about the current public health risks locally and globally, and explore approaches taken by different countries and communities to alleviate the risks to develop a broader perspective to understand and deal with the challenges. It aims to offer key concepts, principles and skills of public health for the non-health care professional. Students will learn of the goals and challenges of modern public health and their potential roles in improving global human health through their actions.

GEM 693 Capstone Project REM

Course Description:

The Regenerative Earth Management thesis/capstone project marks the pinnacle of a student's academic journey, demonstrating their comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices and principles. Ultimately, the thesis/capstone project stands as a testament to their dedication to shaping a more sustainable future and contributing invaluable insights to the field of Earth Management. 

F2025 GBE693 Capstone Project IBE

Course Description:

The Integrative Brain Education thesis/capstone project marks the pinnacle of a student's academic journey, demonstrating their comprehensive understanding of sustainable practices and principles. Ultimately, the thesis/capstone project stands as a testament to their dedication to shaping a better humanity and contributing invaluable insights to the field of Brain Education.

F2025 GBE 600 Principles of Brain Education

Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

2025 GBE Program Template Course

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Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

GBE642 Principles and Practice of Coaching - Fall 2025

This course provides an overview of counseling theories, principles, approaches, and settings, including individual and group counseling, private practice, school counseling, mental health counseling, career counseling, counseling in industry, crisis centers, and counseling on the Internet. Students will become familiar with the contributions and limitations of quantitative and qualitative data to the diagnostic and counseling processes. The ultimate goal is to apply counseling theories and principles in a Brain Education setting.

GBE600 Principles of Brain Education - Fall 2023

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Integrative Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Integrative Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development.

Course Description:

This course teaches the key concepts, principles and skills of Brain Education. Students will learn the principles of Brain Education and their applications in the areas of learning enhancement, behavioral changes, self-management and leadership development. 

GBE689 Applications of Brain Education - Summer 2025

Course Description:

In this preparatory capstone course, students navigate the initiation and planning stages of Brain Education projects. They master the art planning, networking, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and strategically implementing Brain Education to a specific target audience. This course will provide a solid foundation for their final capstone project.

GBE 644 Mental Health Basics - Spring 2025

Course Description:

This course introduces students to core mental health concepts, emphasizing the role of mental health in overall well-being and the integration of mind-body practices. It explores key frameworks, including the biopsychosocial model and holistic well-being, with a focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and the mind-body connection. The course also examines common forms of psychopathology, offering insight into the symptoms, causes, and impact of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Students will explore mindfulness as a tool for fostering self-awareness and emotional balance. The course concludes by reflecting on how mental health contributes to sustainable development at individual and societal levels.

GBE642 Principles and Practice of Coaching - Spring 2024

This course will provide basic knowledge and skills for coaching as an application of Brain Education especially for problem solving, personal development and lifestyle changes. Coaching skills attained through the course can be widely used also in teaching, counseling, and parenting.

Course Description:

This course will provide basic knowledge and skills for coaching as an application of Brain Education especially for problem solving, personal development and lifestyle changes. Coaching skills attained through the course can be widely used also in teaching, counselling, and parenting. 

GBE641 Brain Education and Counseling

This course provides an overview of counseling theories, principles, approaches, and settings, including individual and group counseling, private practice, school counseling, mental health counseling, career counseling, counseling in industry, crisis centers, and counseling on the Internet. Students will become familiar with the contributions and limitations of quantitative and qualitative data to the diagnostic and counseling processes. The ultimate goal is to apply counseling theories and principles in a Brain Education setting.

GBE632 Teaching Methods of Brain Education - Spring 2024

This course provides knowledge of teaching modalities of Integrative Brain Education and skills to use them in diverse learning environments. Students will collaborate with peers to give constructive feedback of teaching efficacy, give a sample individual and group presentation, develop an instruction plan and implement the plan.

Course Description:

This course provides knowledge of teaching modalities of Integrative Brain Education and skills to use them in diverse learning environments. Students will collaborate with peers to give constructive feedback of teaching efficacy, give a sample individual and group presentation, develop an instruction plan and implement the plan. 

GBE621 Brain Education and Empathy - Spring 2025

In this course, students will learn about the basis of empathy from multiple perspectives including neuroscience, psychology, education and spirituality. Students will understand why empathetic capacity is important and how it can be used for developing caring communities and a sustainable world.

Course Description:

In this course, students will learn about the basis of empathy from multiple perspectives including neuroscience, psychology, education and spirituality. Students will understand why the empathetic capacity is important and how it can be used for developing caring communities and a sustainable world. 

GBE623 Brain Education and Cognitive Processes - Fall 2024

In this course, students will explore the neural pathways and brain functions associated with Brain Education exercises. They will delve into the science behind these practices, learning how they enhance cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and overall mental health and well-being. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Brain Education's scientific foundation.

Course Description:

In this course, students will explore the neural pathways and brain functions associated with Brain Education exercises. They will delve into the science behind these practices, learning how they enhance cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and overall mental health and well-being. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Brain Education's scientific foundation.