Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts Degree consists of 30 credits of Core Curriculum and at least one major (36–60 credits), for a total of 120 credits.
Core Curriculum
Naropa’s intentional Core Curriculum creates the foundation for our contemplative liberal arts degree. The Core Curriculum is overseen by Naropa College, the organizing entity within Naropa University dedicated to delivering a comprehensive undergraduate degree experience from new student orientation through degree completion.
BA Enrichment
BA Enrichment courses are open to all Bachelor of Arts students. These elective courses are designed to enhance students’ degree outcomes by offering skill-sets and experiences relevant to students across all majors and academic disciplines.
Majors
- Contemplative Art Therapy
- Elementary Education
- Contemplative Psychology
- Creative Writing & Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Religious Studies
- Visual Arts
- Yoga Studies
Elementary Teacher Licensure Program
The Elementary Teacher Licensure Program is designed to prepare students from different majors to become a K—6 classroom teachers who can teach in public or private schools with presence and compassion.
Minors
- Contemplative Art Therapy
- Contemplative Education
- Contemplative Martial Arts
- Contemplative Psychology
- Creative Writing & Literature
- Ecology and Systems Science
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Sustainability
- Film and Media Studies
- Food Justice
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Music
- Peace Studies
- Performance
- Permaculture
- Religious Studies
- Sacred Ecology
- Sanskrit Language
- Social Innovation
- Tibetan Language
- Visual Arts
- Yoga Studies
Living & Learning Communities
Naropa University offers multiple Living and Learning Communities (LLC) between the two residence hall facilities. All first-time, first-year students living in a residential hall are required to participate in a LLC, which includes enrollment in COL101 Living & Learning Community, a 1-credit course designed to support students’ transition into Naropa University.
LEAPYEAR Program
LEAPYEAR is an alternative first (or second) year of college that combines the best of a gap year with contemplative education.
contact
NAROPA UNIVERSITY
Phone: 303-444-0202
Toll Free: 800-772-6951
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302