Chicago - PH263/CO200: Contemporary Psychoanalysis
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Block 3 - 2026
PH2643/CO200: Contemporary Psychoanalysis
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
An introductory study of Freud and Kohut and the transformation of their theories in contemporary psychoanalysis. Students will read the works of and meet with distinguished psychoanalysts who will present new approaches to understanding psychoanalytic theory and therapeutic action. We will also explore how psychoanalysis can be used in the interpretation of culture, especially art and theater. 1 unit. Taught in part in Chicago at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.
Course led by Prof. John Riker and Prof. Marcia Dobson
Course Info
BLOCK: Block 1, Fall 2026
COURSE NUMBER: PH263 or CO200
COURSE FULL NAME: Contemporary Psychoanalysis
COURSE LOCATION(S): Chicago, Illinois
FACULTY LEADER(S): Prof. John Riker and Prof. Marcia Dobson
PREREQUISITES: None. This course is open to students across all majors.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS MET: Contact either Philosophy or Comparative Literature for information on the application of this course to their major program(s).
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS MET: AIM: Analysis & Interpretation of Meaning or SHB: Societies & Human BehaviorP: Critical Process & EPG: Equity & Power: Global
This course is OPEN for new applications
Applications for this Fall 2026 course remain open. Students can apply at this link to Summit.
Students should review the How to Apply & Withdraw pop-up for more information.
Financial Info
Course Fee: $3,325 for all students using program housing.
Reduced Fee: Students with a permanent residence in Chicago can inquire about living at home and a reduced program fee.
Included in Fee: Standard fee includes all on-site lodging, transportation, group meals, excursions & group activities. Not included in the fee is airfare to/from Chicago or individual meals. All students who have a full meal plan at Colorado College will receive a one-block refund of their meal fund with those funds available for on-site meal costs.
How to Apply or Withdraw
How to Apply: If applications are open, use this link to apply on Summit. No deposit is required.
Application Window: January 29-March 15, 2026.
Can I Apply After the Window Closes?: If the program is open for late applications, you can use the link above to apply.
Late Applications & Aid: Students who apply after the initial March 15 deadline may be at a disadvantage when seeking aid. Our aid funds are limited and may not be available to students accepted into this program after the March 15 deadline.
Withdrawal Deadline: August 1, 2026
How to Withdraw: Return to your Summit Application and use the "Request Cancellation" button to withdraw. Communicating a desire to withdraw to faculty or Global Education does not constitute an official withdrawal.
Charges for Late Withdrawal: Students accepted to this program may withdraw by August 1, 2026 with no financial commitment to the program. Late withdrawals will be billed 25% of the program fee. Withdrawal for this program during Block 2 of 2026 produces a charge of 75% of the program fee.
See our Billing & Finance page for more details.
Course expectations
Heightened Physical & Psychological Requirements for All Study Away: Study Away or Abroad can be a very different experience than an on-campus course, requiring both physical and mental adjustments which may not be typical for your on-campus experience. This includes requirements for physical activity such as more extensive physical movement (walking, touring, extended sedentary time during travel, etc.), requirements to manage luggage, often on uneven terrain such as cobblestone streets or buildings without elevators, or locations with limited medical facilities, potential extremes of weather and temperature.
Housing options are also significantly different from an on-campus experience. Some programs will use family homestays while others will require students live in pairs, triples, and quads. Travel is also inherently a stressful alteration to your normal routines, with greater flexibility, adaptability and resilience required, whether it is dealing with distinct cultures, language differences, feelings of “otherness” or lack of belonging, or simply greater ambiguity and unfamiliarity with surroundings.
We recommend that all students consider these realities of study away and abroad as they consider programs. Below we will list any known expectations which the faculty have identified for their specific course.
Expectations for Study on this Program: