| This describes the 2007–08 curriculum for the MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. 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 Transpersonal Counseling Psychology for any curricular changes that are being considered for 2008–09. |
| First year, fall |
| PSYT 610 |
Therapeutic Applications of Human Development (3) |
| PSYT 611 |
Counseling Relationship I: Techniques and Practice (2) |
| PSYT 621 |
Psychology of Meditation I: Mindfulness Training (3) |
| PSYT 714 |
Multicultural Issues in Therapy (1) |
| SUBTOTAL 9 |
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| First year, spring |
| PSYT 661 |
Counseling Relationship II (3) |
| PSYT 670 |
Transpersonal Psychology (3) |
| PSYT 710 |
Family Systems (3) |
| PSYT 720 |
Meditation Practicum I: Cultivating Awareness (1) |
| SUBTOTAL 10 |
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| First year, summer |
| Electives: |
Intensives and/or others (0–3) |
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| Second year, fall |
| PSYT 601 |
Gestalt I: Awareness (3) |
| PSYT 660 |
Assessment and Appraisal in Counseling (3) |
| PSYT 671 |
Psychology of Meditation II: Applications to Counseling (2) |
| PSYT 680 |
Group Dynamics & Leadership—Lecture (1) |
| PSYT 682 |
Group Dynamics & Leadership—Process (2) |
| SUBTOTAL 11 |
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| Second year, spring |
| PSYT 651 |
Gestalt II: Experiment (3) |
| PSYT 700 |
Research, Statistics & Psychological Testing (3) |
| PSYT 770 |
Meditation Practicum II: Developing Compassion (1) |
| PSYT 774 |
Multicultural Issues in Therapy II (1) |
| Elective(s) |
(0–3) |
| SUBTOTAL 8–11 |
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| Second year, summer |
| Electives |
Intensives and/or others (0–3) |
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| Third year, fall |
| PSYT 800 |
Field Placement I (Internship) (2) |
| PSYT 802 |
Counseling Practicum (1) |
| PSYT 810 |
Professional Seminar and Ethics I (1.5) |
| PSYT 846 |
Research Project I (0.5) |
| Elective(s) |
(0–3) |
| SUBTOTAL 5–8 |
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| Third year, spring |
| PSYT 759 |
Transitions, Lifestyle and Career Development (3) |
| PSYT 850 |
Field Placement II (Internship) (2) |
| PSYT 860 |
Professional Seminar and Ethics II (2.5) |
| PSYT 876 |
Research Project II (0.5) |
| Elective(s) |
(0–3) |
| SUBTOTAL 8–11 |
TOTAL CREDITS 60
Body awareness course (2 credits) may be taken at any time.
Students are expected to complete the Transpersonal Counseling Psychology program in three years. However, those who are unable to do so due to family, work or health constraints may petition the department in writing for permission to extend the program to four years. Approval of such petitions will be made on a case-by-case basis. |
