Academic Departments
IAA course offerings are organized into a number of different departments which specialize in different areas of instruction. Select a department below for more information or to browse its course offerings.
Department of Preliminary Education
Are you new to astrology? Have you discovered that there is more to astrology than the Sun-sign column? Do you believe in astrology and would you like to expand your knowledge and ability to understand a chart?
The Department of Preliminary Education has been established for you. It is an independent section of the campus. These classes are created by Gary Caton. IAA is very proud to have the veteran astrology instructor Gary Caton on its staff. He has a gift for breaking down sophisticated concepts into practical everyday language which people can relate ... [read more...]
Department of Professional Training
This department contains our core curriculum. Graduation from IAA occurs upon completing and passing with 70% or better the 7 required classes in Module 1: Natal Studies Module and the 6 required classes + 2 electives of your choice in Module 2: Diploma Module.
This is a Professional Training Department, so it is very important that you have a fundamental knowledge of astrology before enter this Department. That means that must have you an understanding of the signs, houses and planets; what planets go with the what signs; if they are Fire, Earth, Air and Water; and if ... [read more...]
Department of Continuing Education
Would you like to focus in on a special skill or interest? Would you like to explore an area of astrological knowledge that has eluded you so far? The continuing Education Department strives to put you in contact with highly qualified instructors that have a special interest and expertise in a specific subject without requiring commitment to a structured curriculum. No exams or previous approval is necessary to enroll in these courses. Many of these classes carry credit for graduation from the Department of Professional Training allowing for a transition from Continuing Education to Professional Training.
The Continuing ... [read more...]
Departamento de Enseñanza en el Idioma Español
El departamento de enseñanza en el idioma de español de OCA ofrece un curso completo de astrología dirigido a las personas que quieran conocer y entender profundamente esta ciencia, así como para aquellas que busquen obtener los conocimientos necesarios para posteriormente poder presentar los examenes de certificación de las diferentes asociaciones astrológicas, como puede ser el de la NCGR.
“ASTROLOGÍA: CAMINO DE LUZ”
Este curso marca el inicio de un maravilloso camino que nos conduce al conocimiento de una de las ciencias con mayor reconocimiento en la antigüedad: ... [read more...]
Vedic astrology is the westernized name for Jyotisha, or just Jyotish, the sacred art and science of Eastern astrology that is rooted in the most ancient philosophies of India. Jyoti means light, and "ish" is the prefix of the Sanskrit word for God (Ishwar), which translates as "made of." Therefore, Jyotish means "made of light…the light of God…or the study of light." This light is not physical light. Rather, it is the spiritual light that radiates from the galactic center and informs all intelligence and life on Earth. The ultimate purpose of Vedic astrology is to reveal swadharma, the highest ... [read more...]
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