University of Santa Monica

mission of the university the university of santa monica is dedicated to communicating the principles and practices of spiritual psychology worldwide through the process of soul-centered education. drs. ron and mary hulnick are world-renowned educators and pioneers in the field of spiritual psychology, which they define as the study and practice of conscious awakening. through their clarity of vision, intention, and purpose, drs. ron and mary hulnick, founding faculty and co-directors of the university of santa monica (usm) for more than 35 years, pioneered and established a dynamic educational institution offering programs in spiritual psychology. drs. hulnick designed a curriculum within a soul-centered learning environment that nurtures the awakening of the human spirit inherent in each student. their vision has always been to provide students with practical information, tools, and experience for transforming their consciousness and transforming their lives. usm students and graduates around the world share that being with ron and mary in the classroom is, without exception, one of the most transformative, loving, and memorable experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime. ron and mary co-authored the widely acclaimed book loyalty to your soul: the heart of spiritual psychology published in february 2011 by hay house and available in 12 countries and 8 languages, including spanish, french, german, hungarian, and chinese, among others, and recently released as an audiobook read by the authors on amazon, audible, and itunes. their latest book, remembering the light within: a course in soul-centered living, was published by hay house in 2017. it has been described by arianna huffington as, “an invaluable guide for anybody who wants to live a life of meaning and purpose.” both ron and mary are licensed marriage and family therapists in california, and mary is also a licensed clinical psychologist.