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General Contact
- School Code: 211750
- Phone: (970) 542-3100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
98.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,448Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Counseling Psychology Program
The counseling psychology program at Naropa University prepares students for careers as school counselors, academic counselors, marriage and family counselors, substance abuse counselors, and mental health counselors. The program focuses on rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Program courses include: counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer counseling psychology program.
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Naropa University
920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO
Naropa University, located in Boulder, Colorado, blends eastern and western traditions of education in attempt to offer a more comprehensive and enlightening atmosphere of study. The school was founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan refugee due to the Chinese invasion. Educated at Oxford and familiarized with eastern and western methods of teaching, Mr. Rinpoche became renowned as a teacher of meditation.
He then began opening meditation centers throughout the United States based on his reputation and knowledge. In 1974 he founded the Naropa Institute, which over time has evolved, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, eventually becoming what is today known as Naropa University.
Academics
Naropa University stresses what is called a contemplative education, an education that focuses on the obtaining of knowledge as well as considering one's place in the world. Students at the school will reflect upon their studies and themselves, earning either a bachelor's or master's degree upon completion of the program. The school also offers certificate, study abroad and summer writing programs.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Naropa University must submit an application which will be reviewed and an answer given as soon as possible. Requirements for new students differ from those transferring to the university, as do the requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs. Students in need of assistance may engage in an online chat through the schools website to assist in the process. Students in need of financial may qualify for loans or grants. TO determine eligibility and awards students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Naropa University offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 21 |
| Female | 95 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 86 |
| Multiple Races | 6 |
| Non Resident Alien | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Counseling Psychology program at Naropa University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Counseling Psychologists
Description
Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Naropa University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Naropa University may provide services like those listed below:
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance