Taught by leading experts and the first of its kind in the psychedelic field, this course will teach students to consider the cultural, social, historical, and economic context that influences the so-called “psychedelic renaissance.” Students will be introduced to basic concepts around psychedelics and justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI). The goal of the course is to explore the ways in which psychedelics influence and are influenced by factors such as social justice, privilege, and diversity and to better understand their reciprocal influences on psychedelic science, therapies, and praxis. 

Topics include: anti-racism, implicit bias, queer aspects, intersectionality, cultural humility, social identity, power and privilege, healing the racial divide, uses of Indigenous plant medicines, and challenges around their mainstreaming and globalization. This course is intended to be intellectual, personal, and experiential. Students will also be challenged to think critically and confront aspects of themselves, their beliefs, behaviors, and needed areas of growth, such as their individual, familial, and group legacies of privilege and disadvantage, their personal commitments to social justice, advocacy, and social change in the psychedelic community and the world more broadly.

Learn more about the Student Learning Objectives and Information on Continuing Education Credits for Health Professionals in Chacruna's Website. 

Refine your perspectives on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and get involved in the social change you want to see in the psychedelic community!

January 26th – April 6th, 2026, 10:30am–12pm PT / 1:30pm–3pm ET

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Course curriculum

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About this course

  • The format of the classes is hybrid, including a pre-recorded 1-hour lecture for students to watch on their own time and a 1.5-hour live Q&A and discussion session on Zoom with the professor. Coming into the discussion classes, students are expected to have watched the recordings and read the readings which are listed in the syllabus.

TESTIMONIALS

“Chacruna’s course is exactly what is needed in today’s “Psychedelic Renaissance”. Over 10 weeks, we dove into topics that must be at the heart of the psychedelic movement, such as the centring of Indigenous voices, decolonization, anti-racism, intersectionality, and more. I deeply believe that the knowledge shared in this course is crucial if we seek a renaissance rooted in reciprocity and justice for all people and beings affected. I feel very grateful to have been able to learn from such a diverse, experienced, and wise group of speakers. I could not recommend this class more!”

Jasmine Cumetti, M.Sc.

Registration:

Price $700 USD

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The price for CE credits is $320 USD, with a total of 16 CE Credits offered.


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FAQ

  • What is the format of the classes?

    The format of the classes is hybrid, including a pre-recorded 1-hour lecture for students to watch on their own time and a 1.5-hour live Q&A and discussion session on Zoom with the professor. Coming into the discussion classes, students are expected to have watched the recordings and read the readings which are listed in the syllabus.

  • What are the general requirements for the course?

    We ask that each student present at least 80% of participation throughout the course, whether it be by having your camera on for the whole class, actively listening, taking notes, providing questions/comments, etc. We also ask that each student read the readings for each class before they take place.

  • How much interaction is there with the professors?

    You will have the opportunity to ask questions to each professor in each of the discussion classes. The live 1.5 hour Q&A discussion part of the classes are an essential focus of the courses, with a very intimate and safe-space environment to explore any questions that might arise.

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