Overview

At Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University you’ll develop deep insights and connections, as well as outstanding mindfulness skills and awareness, using current humanistic psychological approaches to show up fully for yourself and others.

The root teaching of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology is the notion of “brilliant sanity.” Practitioners of Buddhist psychology and contemplative psychotherapy become experts at recognizing sanity within even the most confused and distorted states of mind and nurturing it in themselves and in their clients. Our alumni earn doctoral degrees, establish new treatment programs, or go on to teach nationally and internationally.

Students at Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University will:

demonstrate knowledge of core counseling curriculum and proficiency in clinical counseling skills.

demonstrate professional competence in counseling.

recognize and point to moments of brilliant sanity in themselves and others.

articulate core Buddhist teachings.

integrate their understanding of Buddhist teachings with other counseling and psychology approaches and apply them in their clinical work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Opening Retreat

Buddhist Psychology

Group Process

Social and Multicultural Foundations

Maitri

Career Development: Work, Transition, and Path

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Clinical Psychology View 461 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit an Application

Transcripts

Statement of Interest

Resume/CV

Letters of Recommendation

Interview

Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22820 USD / year

≈ 22820 USD / year
Out-of-State

22820 USD / year

≈ 22820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22820 USD / year

≈ 22820 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Students at Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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