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.
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, in a microcredential format, by taking any three of five courses or a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness, in a microcredential format,by taking all five courses
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Program highlights Learn More
- Now offered as a microcredential
- Fully online courses to fit your life
- Taught by mindfulness experts
Mindfulness in Modern Society program features:
- Use of in-depth group discussions, webinars, apps and more
- Chance to explore, learn and practice different types of meditation
- Network with professionals from various disciplines with the common goal of mindfulness

What you'll learn Learn More
- History, origins and philosophies of mindfulness
- Neuroscientific and physiological benefits of living mindfully
- Different types of meditation and their applications
Through our Mindfulness in Modern Society program, you’ll learn to:
- 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
Learn more about the Mindfulness in Modern Society 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
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
- 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

Adam
Business Administration graduate
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
Adam
Business Administration graduate
It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context.
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word these days. I hear it mentioned on the news, in advertisements, in general conversations, and in other unexpected facets of life. I would argue that the concept of Sustainability is vital in today’s world and to our future happiness. As a Global community we are dealing with big social and environmental issues. It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context. What we do and don’t do matters.
Enrolling in the McMaster Continuing Education Sustainability program has been a wonderful way to develop an understanding of the practices of Sustainability, and what we can do to support real change. I encourage everyone to look into this program and to join the conversations being held all around you. Even if you don’t decide to take this program, look into the UN Sustainable Development Goals to start understanding the interconnectedness of things and how we as individuals and businesses can make a difference.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas in a future class!
Daniel
Sustainability graduate
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.
Judelyn
Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/Accounting
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
Adam
Business Administration graduate
It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context.
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word these days. I hear it mentioned on the news, in advertisements, in general conversations, and in other unexpected facets of life. I would argue that the concept of Sustainability is vital in today’s world and to our future happiness. As a Global community we are dealing with big social and environmental issues. It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context. What we do and don’t do matters.
Enrolling in the McMaster Continuing Education Sustainability program has been a wonderful way to develop an understanding of the practices of Sustainability, and what we can do to support real change. I encourage everyone to look into this program and to join the conversations being held all around you. Even if you don’t decide to take this program, look into the UN Sustainable Development Goals to start understanding the interconnectedness of things and how we as individuals and businesses can make a difference.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas in a future class!
Daniel
Sustainability 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.
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.
Judelyn
Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/Accounting
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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.

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.
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MND 101
The Origins and Philosophies of Mindfulness
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MND 103
Meditation
$395.00
MND 104
Living Mindfully
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Meditation
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Living Mindfully
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Mindfulness in Modern Society Schedule
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.
For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.
Course Name (Course Code) | Cost | Units | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring/Summer 2024 |
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The Origins and Philosophies of Mindfulness (MND 101) | $395.00 | Sep 18 - Oct 29 Format: Online | — | — | |
The Neuroscience and Science of Mindfulness (MND 102) | $395.00 | Oct 30 - Dec 10 Format: Online | — | — | |
Meditation (MND 103) | $395.00 | — | Jan 22 - Mar 3 Format: Online | — | |
Living Mindfully (MND 104) | TBD | — | — | May 13 - Jun 23 Format: Online | |
Mindfulness Based Interventions (MND 105) | $395.00 | — | Mar 18 - Apr 28 Format: Online | — |
The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.
Admission Requirements
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.
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