The University of Metaphysical Sciences offers a comprehensive approach to metaphysical learning with bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees that can be completed on a flexible schedule through distance learning. An important part of the metaphysical learning process at the University of Metaphysical Sciences is elective curriculum, which consists of classes that the student chooses from a large list of subject areas. Three of the most popular electives at the University of Metaphysical Sciences are Feng Shui, Gaia (the Mother Earth), and Mary Magdalene.

In the Feng Shui course, FS303, students at the University of Metaphysical Sciences learn about the art of placement. As some people may already know, Feng Shui is an oriental system for placing furniture and other various items in the home in such a way that allows for the most advantageous flow of energy.

The Gaia course, GA304, teaches students about the ancient Mother Earth. Gaia is an ancient name for the mother that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek cultures, but many societies have worshipped the Mother Earth in various ways. Students at the University of Metaphysical Sciences learn about how the various cultures worshipped her and gain insight into how they can connect better with her.

The Mary Magdalene course, MM323, teaches UMS students about this well known yet disreputably misunderstood historical character from the Old Testament. Students learn about how Mary Magdalene was more than merely a prostitute that Jesus rescued from stoning who became one of his followers. Many people even believe she was his most cherished friend and lover. All of these theories are discussed in MM323 at the University of Metaphysical Sciences.

True metaphysical learning requires much more than a broad sampling of all the major subject areas. These elective courses at the University of Metaphysical Sciences give students the opportunity to delve deeper into some peripheral subject areas that are just as important to the core focus points.