Ufology Courses for UFO Studies & UFO Research
There are several courses in Ufology that might be suitable to kickstart your UFO studies and UFO research. In this post I list those currently available.
In the interests of transparency it’s only fair to point out that the first in this list is one that I created myself and published early in 2021. The second is one that I completed in 2019 and which I promote on UfologyWeb.com on behalf of Richard Dolan. The rest of those listed are ones that are advertised online and to which I have no connection.
Critics of Courses in UFO Studies
Some people are suspicious of courses in these subjects and see them as a means for the course publishers to make a fast buck out of what they assume is the gullibility of those who enroll. Some also say courses are not only necessary but a time-wasting diversion from the apprenticeship that should be served in the form of months spent reading books, journals, and articles, watching hour after hour of videos and films, and scrolling through countless posts on #UFOtwitter and online forums.
My answer to these criticism is to point out that:
- Some people prefer the gradual and structured approach of and online course during which they complete lessons, lectures, and segments, communicate with an instructor, and finish with a sense of satisfaction of a task completed with diligence. It’s not for everyone but there’s no single right way to approach the subject.
- Online courses in UFO studies can save time by introducing the candidate to subjects and by teaching the salient points of the history of UFO sightings and close encounters, without the distractions so often found online in the form of advertising and other diversions.
- Courses that include quizzes and assignments can test the candidates knowledge and reinforce the learning.
- The completion of a structured course can provide the motivation that leads to fresh UFO research that in turn generates new insights that, when published in a website, blog, journal, or video, add to the collective pool of knowledge.
- It’s a bit patronising to assume that candidates for courses in UFO studies are gullible and it’s also cynical to assume that the publishers of courses are not acting with integrity. Let people make up their own minds and review them accordingly.
With all that said, here is the list.
Beginner’s Guide To Ufology, UFO Studies, UAP
Author: Ben Lovegrove
Platform: Udemy
Content: 4+ hours of video plus additional resources
Link: Beginner’s Guide To Ufology – free preview of first three videos
Price: £24.99
This course is designed to be an introduction to the subject for anyone with little or no prior knowledge. They may have seen the reports in the mainstream media and developed an interest but haven’t taken the urge any further than reading a few books. The videos in this course cover contemporary events that have occurred in the past few decades.
Introduction to Ufology
Author: Richard Dolan
Platform: UfologyWeb.com
Content: 12 lectures given by Richard Dolan each lasting about 45-60minutes, reading assignments, quizzes.
Link: Introduction to Ufology
Price: $119.99
Richard Dolan is widely reguarded as one of the leading contemporary UFO researchers. He is the author of several books on the subject and provides ongoing up to date commentary on developments through this RichardDolanMembers.com website.
Course Contents:
Lecture 1: What Are UFOs?
Lecture 2: Theories of Ancient Visitation
Lecture 3: Into Modernity: Airships, Foo Fighters, and Flying Saucers: 1896 to 1969
Lecture 4: The Early Cover-Up, and those who fought it
Lecture 5: Digging Deeper: The Breakaway Civilization
Lecture 6: High Strangeness: UFOs from 1970 till 1990
Lecture 7: UFOs from 1991-2012
Lecture 8: Contact and Abduction
Lecture 9: The Growth of Ufology, from the 1970s to today
Lecture 10: Who Are They? What Are They? What Do They Want?
Lecture 11: Weird Science: Propulsion, Energy, Space-time, and Consciousness
Lecture 12: Into the Future, Into Ourselves
Ufology Diploma Course
Author: Unknown
Platform: CentreofExcellence.com
Content: 10 modules each containing between 4 and 10 parts
Link: Ufology Diploma Course
Price: $157.92
The course description suggests that it will take 150 hours of home study to complete. Completion will gain the candidate 150 Continued Professional Development points (CPD).
This course guides you through the study of ufology – where it’s been, where it’s going and how you can get involved in UFO hunting yourself. You’ll explore the sightings, reports and evidence of UFOs and alien contact over the years, along with the cover-ups put in place to explain them away.
CentreofExcellence.com
UFO Studies
Author: C. Michael Mckenna
Platform: UniversalClass.com
Content: 9 lessons and 15 exams & assigments
Link: UFO Studies
Price: $65 (no certificate) or $90 with certificate
- Lesson 1: The UFO Controversy – What is a UFO and why is it such a controversy?
- Lesson 2: The UFO Coverup – Are UFO sighting and evidence of intelligence life on other planets being covered up by world governments?
- Lesson 3: UFO Congressional Hearings -UFO Congressional Hearings, United Nations UFO Agency, Vatican Files/Blue Book Connection.
- Lesson 4: UFO Case Histories – Let’s investigate UFO case files throughout history and around the world.
- Lesson 5: Roswell Incident and Area 51 -Let’s explore the myths and realities of the Roswell Incident and the legendary military base ‘Area 51’.
- Lesson 6: Crop Circles – Exploring the myths, facts, and outright hoaxes regarding ‘crop circles’.
- Lesson 7: UFO Abductions – The International Center for Abduction Research (ICAR) is an organization involved in investigating those who claim to have been abducted by aliens. ICAR provides accurate information to therapists and other individuals interested in abductions.
- Lesson 8: UFO Sightings in Mexico and other Video Clips – In recent years, UFO sightings in Mexico are at an all-time high. Amateur videographers have captured hundreds of hours of unexplained UFO sightings.
- Lesson 9: Additional UFO Resources – This course would be remiss if you weren’t steered toward the enormous amount of UFO resources available on the Internet.
Ufology Course
Author: Unknown
Platform: OpenCollege.info
Content: Unknown
Link: Ufology Course
Price: £225
Upon completion of this home learning programme, students should be able to understand the basics of many key areas within this subject. Participants of the course will have acquired an overall basic understanding of the subject matter and will have achieved a sound basis to summarize important topics and be reasonably competent to make further progress and educational development in this field with a range of theoretical skills and insights to assist with any short or long term goals.
OpenCollege.Info
SFTR Accredited Open College Diploma Course. Upon completion of this course you will be entitled to the use of these Designatory letters after your name: Dip.Ufology which will be printed upon your final Diploma Certificate under your name.
Ufology Online Certificate Course
Author: Unknown
Platform: CoursesforSuccess.com
Content: 10 modules each containing five parts and an assessment
link: Ufology Online Certificate Course
Price: $249
Module 1: Introduction to Ufology
- Introduction
- Part 1: What are UFOs?
- Part 2: The Work of Donald Menzel on UFOs
- Part 3: What is Ufology?
- Part 4: Conclusion
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: UFO Sightings and Phenomena
- Part 1: UFO Sightings
- Part 2: Some Common UFO Phenomena
- Part 3: Conclusion
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: UFO Cover Ups and Secrets Withheld
- Part 1: UFO Cover Ups
- Part 2: Case Histories
- Part 3: Some UFO Cover-Ups
- Part 4: Conclusion
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Alien Contact and Abduction
- Part 1: Contact vs. Abduction
- Part 2: Alien Abduction Cases
- Part 3: The Herb Schirmer Abduction
- Part 4: The Charles Moody Abduction
- Part 5: Fire in the Sky: Travis Walton
- Part 6: The Andreasson Affair
- Part 7: Telepathic Contact: The Affa Case
- Part 8: Alien Contactees and Abductees
- Part 9: Is There Any Real Evidence to Show Alien Abduction or Contact?
- Part 10: Alien Abduction Researchers
- Part 11: Conclusion
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: UFO Technology
- Part 1: Basic Technological Principles Behind Field Propulsion and Electrogravitics
- Part 2: Different Types of Crafts
- Part 3: The Nazi Die Glocke
- Part 4: Conclusion
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: The Evolution of Ufology
- Part 1: Historical Background
- Part 2: Status of the Field
- Part 3: Studies, Panels and Conferences
- Part 4: UFO Organisations and Conspiracy Theories
- Part 5: Conclusion
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Who or What Are UFOs and What Do They Want?
- Part 1: Our Perception of Aliens
- Part 2: Who Are These Alleged Extra-Terrestrial Beings?
- Part 3: Human-Looking Aliens
- Part 4: Other Types of Aliens
- Part 5: Conclusion
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Implications of UFOs
- Part 1: Implications: What If They Are Real?
- Part 2: Religious Implications
- Part 3: Scientific, Cultural and Global Implications
- Part 4: Effects on Human Psychology
- Part 5: Conclusion
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Challenges of Investigating UFOs
- Part 1: Challenges
- Part 2: Lack of Researchers and Commitment
- Part 3: Studies in the Field of Ufology
- Part 4: Associated UFO Claims
- Part 5: Conclusion
- Module 9 Assessment
Module 10: How to Become a UFO Investigator/Hunter
- Part 1: Identification of UFOs
- Part 2: Tips for Investigating a UFO
- Part 3: How to Recognise a UFO Hoax
- Part 4: Becoming a Ufologist
- Part 5: Conclusion
- Module 10 Assessment
Diploma in Ufology
Author: Unknown
Platform: TFUniversity.com
Content: 5 courses within the same TF University
Link: Diploma in Ufology
Price: $550
This diploma course is made up of five other courses:
- G240: Developing Your Innate Psychic and Intuitive Powers ($75)
- A90: Paranormal Science, Parapsychology, and Ufology Course 1 ($125)
- A91: Paranormal Science, Parapsychology, and Ufology Course 2 ($125)
- A110: Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 1 ($125)
- A111: Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 2 ($125)
Degree in Ufology
Author: Unknown
Platform: TFUniversity.com
Content: See below
Link: Degree in Ufology
Price: $1,165
Required courses for this degree are:
Bachelor’s Courses:
- G60: Advanced Metaphysical Concepts
- G61: The Metaphysics of Death and Dying
- G120: Critical Thinking Skills
- G140: Metaphysical Psychology
- G240: Developing Your Innate Psychic and Intuitive Powers
Master’s Courses:
- A90: Paranormal Science, Parapsychology, and Ufology Course 1
- A91: Paranormal Science, Parapsychology, and Ufology Course 2
- A110: Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 1
- A111: Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 2
Ufology Degree
Author: Unknown
Platform: MetaPhysicsInstitute.com
Content:
Link: Ufology Degree
Price: $1,325 (or $1,423 if paying by monthly instalments)
- MHs.B1: The Nature of Metaphysics
- MHs.B2: Metaphysical Self-Mastery
- MHs.B3: Metaphysical Intercommunication
- MHs.B5: Metaphysical Critical Thinking and Self-Direction
- MHs.M2-1: Advanced Metaphysical Concepts Course 1
- MHs.M2-2: Advanced Metaphysical Concepts Course 2
- MHs.M3: Metaphysical Psychology
- MHs.M7: Developing Your Innate Psychic and Intuitive Powers
- MHs.M16-1: Paranormal Science Course 1
- MHs.M16-2: Paranormal Science Course 2
- MHs.M18-1:Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 1
- MHs.M18-2:Forensic Anomalous Evidence Analysis and Collection Course 2
- MHs.D1: Doctoral Degree Assignment (review of what you learned in the program)
Additional Related Courses Available (students can choose these as additional courses if desired):
- MHs.M19: Starting and Leading an Anomalous Research Team Courses 1 and 2
- MHs.M29: Certified EVP Technician Course
