| This describes the 2007–08 curriculum for the MA in Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy. Naropa University faculty and staff are committed to regular review and revision of the curriculum, to reflect new findings and understandings in the field, feedback from alumni and the professional community, and faculty expertise. Please inquire with the Office of Admissions and/or the Department of Contemplative Counseling Psychology for any curricular changes that are being considered for 2008–09. |
| First year, fall |
| PSYC 600 |
Opening Retreat (noncredit) |
| PSYC 608 |
Introduction to Buddhist Psychology: Practicum I (2) |
| PSYC 609 |
Group Process I (1) |
| PSYC 618 |
Human Growth and Development: Contemplative View (2) |
| PSYC 718 |
Community (2) |
| PSYC 778 |
Transitions, Lifestyles and Career Development (2) |
| Body-awareness elective (3) |
| SUBTOTAL 12 |
| |
| First year, spring |
| PSYC 619 |
Group Process II (1) |
| PSYC 628 |
Evolution of Concepts in Western Psychotherapy (2) |
| PSYC 658 |
Buddhist Psychology II: Abhidharma (2) |
| PSYC 668 |
Family Process (2) |
| PSYC 678 |
Psychopathology I: Sanity and Neurosis (2) |
| PSYC 689 |
Maitri Program I (2) |
| SUBTOTAL 11 |
| |
| Second year, fall |
| PSYC 605 |
Large Group Process I (1) |
| PSYC 629 |
Group Process III (1) |
| PSYC 669 |
Buddhist Psychology III: Compassion and the Heart of Emptiness (2) |
| PSYC 728 |
Therapeutic Relationships I (2) |
| PSYC 738 |
Psychopathology II: Psychosis (2) |
| PSYC 798 |
Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (2) |
| SUBTOTAL 10 |
| |
| Second year, spring |
| PSYC 625 |
Large Group Process II (0.5) |
| PSYC 639 |
Group Process IV (0.5) |
| PSYC 650 |
Diversity Awareness and Multicultural Competence (2) |
| PSYC 700 |
Research and Statistics (2) |
| PSYC 708 |
Buddhist Psychology IV: Contemplative Psychotherapy Seminar (2) |
| PSYC 758 |
Therapeutic Relationships II (2) |
| PSYC 789 |
Maitri Program II (2) |
| SUBTOTAL 11 |
| |
| Third year, fall |
| PSYC 702 |
Appraisal (2) |
| PSYC 709 |
Meditation Practicum V (0.5) |
| PSYC 719 |
Group Process V (1) |
| PSYC 788 |
Therapeutic Relationships III (2) |
| PSYC 808 |
Field Placement I (2) |
| PSYC 818 |
Clinical Tutorial I (2) |
| SUBTOTAL 9.5 |
| |
| Third year, spring |
| PSYC 729 |
Group Process VI (1) |
| PSYC 739 |
Meditation Practicum VI (0.5) |
| PSYC 858 |
Field Placement II (4) |
| PSYC 868 |
Clinical Tutorial II (2) |
| PSYC 888 |
Master’s Paper Seminar (1.5) |
| PSYC 889 |
Maitri Program III (0.5) |
| SUBTOTAL 9.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS 63 |
