Dr. Mary R. Hulnick has served as the Chief Academic Officer of the University of Santa Monica since 1981. In this role, she is responsible for all academic matters including curriculum development, academic standards and policy, faculty/student relationships, and faculty development at USM. She also has an active role in the University’s Executive Team and provides leadership of staff and faculty in the areas of administrative and executive functioning at the University. Together with University President, H. Ronald Hulnick, she has played a vital role in the development of the study and practice of Spiritual Psychology as taught at the University of Santa Monica. This unique educational approach called Soul-Centered Education is based on the assumption that we are not human beings who have a soul; we are souls having a human experience. This assumption evokes a radical paradigm shift that results in a psychological and educational process whose goal is to bring forth the beauty, wisdom, and compassion inherent in every human being. An exceptional blend of academic excellence and competency-based skill development, this educational format has made a significant contribution in the emerging field of Spiritual Psychology and has assisted graduates from all over the world in experiencing significant and lasting positive transformation in their lives.
Dr. Hulnick has provided leadership in designing, implementing, and supervising the University’s Graduate Degree Programs in Spiritual Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Soul-Centered Leadership. She is actively involved in designing programs and seminars for the University, including USM’s newest Doctoral Programs in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Soul-Centered Leadership and Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Spiritual Psychology.
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, Dr. Hulnick has maintained a private practice for over 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her special emphases and gifts include the areas of spiritual psychology, consciousness counseling, couples counseling, nurturing the divine feminine, and honoring the calling of one’s heart.
Dr. Hulnick holds both a Ph.D. and an M.S. degree in Counseling. She is a member of Psi Chi, a national honorary Psychology fraternity, and Sigma Tau Delta, a national honorary English fraternity. She has received numerous honors and awards for her work in the field of Soul-Centered Education. She is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, and is also a member of the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Hulnick has written many scholarly articles, is currently involved in writing two books, and is the co-author with Dr. H. Ronald Hulnick of Financial Freedom in Eight Minutes A Day, published in 1994 by Rodale Press.
Dr. Hulnick is also the co-author (with H. Ronald Hulnick) of the book Loyalty to Your Soul.
