Mindfulness in Modern Society Program

Overview

Complete the Mindfulness in Modern Society program and earn a microcredential

Upon successfully completing this program, you will receive a microcredential recognizing your learning achievement. Complete with details of the skills and specialized knowledge you have acquired, the microcredential is digitally shareable, making it easy to add to your resume, LinkedIn profile and to share with current or prospective employers.

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Enrich your personal and professional life with the art of mindfulness

The ability to be mindful, present and aware in the moment has a positive impact on our daily lives, our careers and society as a whole. Gain the skills to live mindfully with our flexible online courses.

This program is non-credit and offered in partnership with Hoame, the world’s first virtual meditation studio
Developed and taught by professional experts in the field of meditation and mindfulness
Earn a Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Mindfulness by taking any three of five courses or a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness by taking all five courses

McMaster Continuing Education Health Program Highlights

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Now offered as a microcredential
Fully online courses to fit your life
Taught by mindfulness experts

McMaster Continuing Education Health Learning Outcomes

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History, origins and philosophies of mindfulness
Neuroscientific and physiological benefits of living mindfully
Different types of meditation and their applications

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Who should take this program?

Everyone, in every industry and profession, but especially those working in nursing, law enforcement, first responder teams, healthcare, social services, education and corporate wellness can benefit from the art and practice of mindfulness and enjoy benefits like:

Decreased stress
Decreased anxiety and depressive symptoms
Improved sleep
Improved cardiac functioning
Improved gastrointestinal health
Heightened creativity
Enhanced athletic ability
Increased work production and performance
Overall increased life satisfaction
The ability to foster empathy and compassion

What are the career opportunities?

Earning one of our two Certificates of Completion in Mindfulness will expand skill sets and benefit professionals from the following areas:

Healthcare
Social/Community Services
School Boards and Post-Secondary Institutions
Corporate Wellness
Personal Development and Wellness

Academic Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the origins and history of mindfulness
Identify key foundational themes of mindfulness
Describe the historical evolution of mindfulness
Articulate the neuroscientific benefits of mindfulness, and the corresponding systems in the brain
Explore different types of meditation, their benefits and applications
Explain the physiological effects of mindfulness throughout the human body
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the predominant therapeutic models of mindfulness
Apply various modern applications of mindfulness to the professional and clinical world
Practice mindful applications in one’s day to day life, including mindful self-reflection

Check out our latest Health Program Preview webinar recording to learn more about the Mindfulness in Modern Society program

What our recent graduates say

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I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.

Adam
Business Administration graduate

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I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

Judelyn '23
Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/Accounting

I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

My family migrated to Canada in 2006 from the Philippines (Asia). I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting from my home country.

Although challenging, I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given. I started my journey in Canada with temporary junior accounting jobs. It allowed me to integrate myself into the Canadian workforce and culture. After gaining more Canadian work experience, I landed a permanent job. Currently, I work as Treasury Analyst in a HydroElectric Generation company.

Despite the obstacles, I was determined to gain Canadian credentials. The pandemic made it more challenging, but I persisted. I balance work, study, and family.

In December 2019, I enrolled at McMaster University. Later earned a Diploma in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and completed a Diploma in Accounting.

While studying at McMaster University, I developed my self-discipline and changed how I perceive things, which is priceless. I have to experience it to learn and discover it. I am self-motivated. I noticed I enjoyed studying – understanding in depth and not memorizing, which I usually did when I was younger.

The McMaster University courses were challenging to be honest, and my teachers taught me to be a critical thinker. I began thinking outside the box. The good thing is that if I had an idea or answered a question, they let me explain why I came up with that answer – that, for me, was so engaging for a student to understand more and strive to improve rather than simply dismissing a student’s incorrect answer.

From personal experience, the teaching style of McMaster University is different, and I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better. Until now, I have applied the ways and self-discipline I had gained even with this Treasury Designation exam I took recently. I want to thank and let McMaster know the influence/the lessons they had instilled in me that changed my outlook and mindset, making me better and excel in what I want to be.

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I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.

Tracy
Project Management graduate

I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

My family migrated to Canada in 2006 from the Philippines (Asia). I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting from my home country.

Despite the obstacles, I was determined to gain Canadian credentials. The pandemic made it more challenging, but I persisted. I balance work, study, and family.

In December 2019, I enrolled at McMaster University. Later earned a Diploma in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and completed a Diploma in Accounting.

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Certificate of Completion in Mindfulness in Modern Society

Choose from two options: earn the Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Mindfulness or the Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness

Explore the requirements below and register today!

McMaster Continuing Education Mindfulness in Modern Society Certificate

Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Mindfulness

Earn the Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Mindfulness by completing any three of the five courses listed below.

McMaster Continuing Education Advanced Principles and Practices of Mindfulness Certificate

Certificate of Completion in Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness

Earn the Certificate of Completion in Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness by completing all five courses listed below.

Courses

MND 101
The Origins and Philosophies of Mindfulness

(Currently Not Available)

MND 102
The Neuroscience and Science of Mindfulness

(Currently Not Available)

MND 103
Meditation

(Currently Not Available)

MND 104
Living Mindfully

(Currently Not Available)

MND 105
Mindfulness Based Interventions

(Currently Not Available)

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Mindfulness in Modern Society Courses

Advance your career with online Mindfulness in Modern Society courses

Explore course options below and register today!

MND 101
The Origins and Philosophies of Mindfulness

(Currently Not Available)

MND 102
The Neuroscience and Science of Mindfulness

(Currently Not Available)

MND 103
Meditation

(Currently Not Available)

MND 104
Living Mindfully

(Currently Not Available)

MND 105
Mindfulness Based Interventions

(Currently Not Available)

Learn More

Have a question? Our team of Student Information Specialists is happy to help!

Mindfulness in Modern Society Schedule

This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for Mindfulness in Modern Society courses is $395 per course.

Learning format definitions:

VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
O = Online learning format
OSS = Online Self-Study learning format

For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.

Mindfulness in Modern Society Schedule
Course Name (Course Code)	Winter 2023	Spring 2023
Origins and Philosophies of Mindfulness (MND 101)	Date: Jan 16 – Feb 26 Format: O
The Neuroscience and Science of Mindfulness (MND 102)	Date: Mar 6 – Apr 16 Format: O
Meditation (MND 103)	Date: Jan 16 – Feb 26 Format: O
Living Mindfully (MND 104)		Date: May 9 – Jun 19 Format: O
Mindfulness Based Interventions (MND 105)

Admission Requirements

This program is open enrolment, which means there is no formal application or admission procedure. To enrol in a course, simply register online. Our courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.

To enrol in McMaster Continuing Education programs, you must:

Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
Be a mature student as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar of McMaster University or
Be deemed an exceptional case

To ensure you are successful in your online courses, you are required to have knowledge and skills with general computer applications, such as keyboarding, file management, video conferencing and word processing.

Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements. Completion of TOEFL exam with a minimum acceptable score of 20 on each of the four components (reading, writing, speaking and listening), valid for 2 years.

How to Register for our Courses and Programs

Visit continuing.mcmaster.ca/programs to find your program of choice
Click on each tab on the program page to learn about credential options and requirements, schedule and fees, and a list of all courses in the program
Select a course and then select an available offering, noting important information such as cost, delivery format, and start/end dates; then click ‘add to cart’
Once you have added your courses, click the shopping cart icon at the top right-hand corner of the page (bottom of the browser screen on mobile)
Review your cart and, once you’re ready to proceed with enrolment, click ‘proceed to checkout’
As the next step, you will be redirected to Mosaic – McMaster’s Administrative Information and Enrolment system
Once you are in Mosaic, select ‘new to McMaster’ or log in with your existing MacID and password (if applicable)
Complete all required fields and select a program of study when prompted (i.e., a specific program or open studies for standalone courses)
Finally, payment is required in full to secure a spot in your course(s)

A payment receipt email will be issued to you immediately after registering, and a course confirmation email will be sent to you overnight. Within approximately 24 hours of registering, you will also receive an important email containing credentials used to activate your MacID, which you must do before you can access courses in Avenue to Learn. Please review our Getting Started page to learn more about the next steps for beginning your studies after registration, and our Help Centre for our Refund Policy and other frequently asked questions. Please note that on average, each course requires 6-8 hours of study per week, per course (sometimes more) and some courses may have listed prerequisites. Please plan your schedule accordingly. Most students take 1-2 courses per term across a few different terms and a full-time equivalent course load is typically 3-4 courses per term.

For more information and a walkthrough on how to register, please check out this video.

Payment Options

Payment must be made in full at the time of enrolment
Online credit card or debit payments are preferred
Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express
Accepted debit cards: Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard
Google Pay is available for faster checkout
Payments can be made from a Canadian Financial Institution and can take 2 to 4 business days to arrive in your McMaster student account. Once payment has arrived, you can register for your course. Please note that if the amount of the course fees owing is more than what was transferred to your student account, you will be dropped from the course.

Ready to get started?

Visit the Courses tab to select your course and proceed with the registration steps.