Naropa attracts world-class scholars, philosophers and artists for the MA program in Transpersonal Psychology with an Ecopsychology concentration
Our professors are busy at Naropa and in the world. Many of our faculty members are scholar- and artist-practitioners, who combine a love for their discipline with a passion for teaching.
At Naropa you will have the chance to work with people such as:
- MacAndrew Jack, PhD, chair of Contemplative Psychotherapy and former clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School;
- 2010 PEN USA Literary Award Winner for Poetry Amy Catanzano;
- Jeanine M. Canty, PhD, chair of environmental studies and expert on environmental justice;
- Judith Simmer-Brown, PhD, author of Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism.
Transformed and Transforming
Naropa alumni work all over the world, many in professions dedicated to the betterment of others and the larger world. Here is a small sampling of jobs held by our graduates:
- Therapist, Rape Assistance and Awareness Program, Denver, CO
- Child and family psychotherapist, Child Guidance Clinic, Springfield, MA
- Therapist, Cooper-Riis Healing Farm Community, Mill Spring, NC
- Substance abuse services coordinator, University of Colorado
- Founder and owner, Boulder’s Best Organics, Boulder, CO
- Board members, Naturally Boulder, a task force of the Boulder Economic Council
- Founder, Veterans Green Jobs Alliance, nationwide
- Founder, SEED Designs, Portland, OR
- National outreach coordinator, Northwest Earth Institute, Portland, OR
- Director, Community Cycles, Boulder, CO
- Chaplain, Agape Hospice, Denver, CO
- Professor, University of Colorado, Religious Studies Dept., Boulder, CO
Need a job?
Naropa offers a wide variety of work-study jobs on campus. Work-study not only gives you money for tuition and living expenses, it offers valuable work experience to put on a resume. Our average work-study award for students is $3,619.
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Attend One of Our Graduate Open Houses: January 31 or April 4, 7 to 9 pm MST
Prospective graduate students and your families can visit Naropa University to determine if our campus culture and curriculum fit your needs. This event will include: President's talk on contemplative education, introduction to contemplative practice, student performance, financial aid presentation, and time with faculty from all graduate departments, admissions staff, and financial aid counselors. Contact Martha Husick, Event & Visitation Coordinator, if you would like to reserve your spot now!
7-8:00 pm: President's talk on contemplative education, performance, & student and alumni panel
8-9:00 pm: Reception and time to meet faculty from each academic department.
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Join our next online chat event scheduled for Wednesday, February 16 from 5 to 7 pm MST
The focus will be Financial Aid and its role in helping you afford your education. See our full list of chat events and webinars.
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Connect with a member of our admissions team for a 15-minute information session
Just complete the simple form to the left.
Financial Aid: Next-Steps for Affording Your Education
- Apply. Even if you don’t think you qualify, apply anyway. It’s the only way you’ll know for sure whether or not you’re eligible for financial aid.
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after Jan. 1 as possible. (Naropa’s FAFSA code is 014652.) Financial aid is typically awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Get your application in the queue!
- Research scholarships. Naropa has 25 scholarship programs. You are automatically considered for many of our scholarships when you submit a Naropa application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some of our scholarships require a separate application. Email us with questions at finaid@naropa.edu!