| This describes the 2008–09 curriculum for the BA in Contemplative 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 Contemplative Psychology for any curricular changes that are being considered for 2009–10. |
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| Core Courses |
| PSYB 215 |
Buddhist Psychology I: Meditation (3) |
| PSYB 315 |
Buddhist Psychology II: Maitri and Compassion (3) |
| PSYB 325 |
Contemplative Psychology I: Compassionate Action (3) |
| PSYB 343W |
Contemplative Community Program Retreat at Shambhala Mountain Center (0.5 each year) (1) |
| PSYB 425 |
Contemplative Psychology II: Compassionate Outreach (3) |
| PSYB 482 |
Senior Project Seminar I (3) |
| PSYB 483 |
Senior Project Seminar II (3) |
| SUBTOTAL |
19 |
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| Choose 6 credits from the following: |
| PSYB 301 |
Statistics and Research Methods (3) |
| PSYB 345 |
Developmental Psychology (3) |
| PSYB 357 |
Cognitive Psychology (3) |
| PSYB 371 |
Personality Theories (3) |
| PSYB 373 |
Social Psychology (3) |
| SUBTOTAL |
6 |
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| Choose 3 credits from the following: |
| PSYB 420 |
Abnormal Psychology (3) |
| PSYB 421 |
Scientific Research into Conscious Experience (3) |
| PSYB 456 |
The Psychology of Religion (3) |
| SUBTOTAL |
3 |
| CONCENTRATION 9 |
| TOTAL CREDITS 37 |
| Each concentration has one or more courses required for all students. Students must select additional courses in consultation with their academic advisor to fulfill the concentration requirements. Please consult the department advisor for a complete listing of courses for each concentration. |
| Areas of Concentration |
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