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Overview The Contemplative Psychology degree at Naropa University offers an incomparably broad spectrum of courses, integrating Western psychology and Eastern approaches to healing mind and body. The curriculum includes such diverse course offerings as: Perception, Abnormal Psychology, Jungian Dreamwork, Gestalt, Nutrition, Herbology, Psychology of the Five Elements, Expressive Arts, and many others. You’ll be challenged to master the theoretical details of each discipline and encouraged to work within a wider context—a holistic web of interrelated knowledge.Contemplative practice is an art of self-discovery. It is the crucial element that transforms otherwise merely abstract knowledge into authentic personal integration. The practice of sitting meditation—drawn from the ancient Buddhist and modern Shambhala traditions as transmitted by Naropa University’s founder—is the heart of your contemplative training. This practice matures mindfulness, insight and appreciation for direct experience. In more advanced and intensive training, in disciplines such as Maitri Space Awareness, you’ll gain more subtle understanding of a wide variety of psychological energies.Program Learning OutcomesMindfulness: Students attend to and are aware of what is occurring in the present moment.Compassion: Students are kind and understanding toward oneself and others.Contemplative Psychology: Students apply relevant knowledge from texts regarding contemplative practice tradition.Psychological Science: Students apply relevant knowledge from peer-reviewed research or related scholarly works in psychological science. I want to find another Bachelor Course

While traditional psychology programs begin with external theories, your Contemplative Psychology degree at Naropa University studies will progress from the inside out. Through contemplative practice, you will discover the riches of your self.

Disciplines

Psychology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Program Learning OutcomesMindfulness: Students attend to and are aware of what is occurring in the present moment.Compassion: Students are kind and understanding toward oneself and others.Contemplative Psychology: Students apply relevant knowledge from texts regarding contemplative practice tradition.Psychological Science: Students apply relevant knowledge from peer-reviewed research or related scholarly works in psychological science.

Contemplative Psychology