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Extended Campus Programs at Naropa University | Continuing Education at Naropa University

Welcome to Naropa University’s Extended Campus, where education meets personal and professional transformation. Our flexible, self-paced online courses allow you to engage with Naropa’s distinctive contemplative approach to learning – wherever you are, whenever it fits your schedule.

Whether you’re checking out new professional opportunities or deepening your personal growth, our programs provide the tools to thrive. With guidance from Naropa’s expert faculty and guest instructors, you’ll find opportunities for transformation that go beyond academics to impact every aspect of your life.

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Programs Offered

1. Mindful Leadership Certificate

Learn to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose. The Mindful Leadership Certificate focuses on mindfulness practices and communication strategies that empower participants to lead authentically. Perfect for those who want to integrate emotional intelligence and self-awareness into their leadership style.

2. Psychedelic Studies Minor

Dive into the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic therapies with Naropa’s Psychedelic Studies Minor. This program provides a comprehensive foundation, exploring the historical, ethical, and therapeutic applications of psychedelics. Interdisciplinary and contemplative in nature, it’s ideal for those passionate about innovative approaches to healing.

Learn More About the Psychedelic Studies Minor.

3. Professional Development Workshops

Strengthen your skills and expand your horizons with workshops tailored for professionals across multiple industries, including education, healthcare, and counseling! These short, focused sessions emphasize mindfulness, communication, and emotional resilience, helping you excel in your career & life development.

Program Highlights

Café Contemplative:
Mindfulness is for Everyone Series
Welcome to Café Contemplative, a space for all to explore the profound potential of contemplative practice and transformation. Through engaging talks, workshops, trainings, and more, we offer numerous pathways for cultivating and deepening these shared values, qualities, and aspirations.
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Erotic Justice & Sexual Citizenship:
An Introduction
Associate Professor of Contemplative Psychology, Carole Clements presented an introduction to the concept of erotic justice and its relevance in today’s polarized cultural climate. This talk fostered open discussions about sex, gender, and sexuality, promoting diversity and inclusivity, while nurturing a culture of belonging.
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Why Choose Naropa’s Extended Campus?

At Naropa University, education is about more than knowledge, it’s about transformation. Here’s why our Extended Campus stands out:

Flexible Learning

Self-paced online courses designed to fit your schedule.

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Professional Development

Programs built to improve careers with practical, mindfulness-based skills.

World-Class Faculty

Learn from Naropa’s esteemed instructors and thought leaders.

Mindfulness-Centered Approach

All courses integrate contemplative practices for holistic learning and self-discovery.

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Hear From Our Instructors

"Compassion reveals to us that helping others versus helping ourselves need not be a tradeoff – through compassion, we can do both.”

When we're looking at our anti-racism and social justice work and grounding it in a sense of spirituality, it allows for self-care, it allows for care of one another as a community, and a sense of oneness.

One of the gifts of having a free democracy and free journalism is the ability to tell stories that change the way we think of the world.

When we're looking at our anti-racism and social justice work and grounding it in a sense of spirituality, it allows for self-care, it allows for care of one another as a community, and a sense of oneness.

"Compassion reveals to us that helping others versus helping ourselves need not be a tradeoff – through compassion, we can do both.”

One of the gifts of having a free democracy and free journalism is the ability to tell stories that change the way we think of the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start a course?

Our courses are self-paced, so you can begin as soon as you enroll. Set your own start and finish dates to fit your schedule.

Courses are hosted on the Thinkific platform. Once enrolled, you’ll gain immediate access through your personal dashboard, accessible anytime, anywhere.

You’ll retain access to the course materials for a full year from the date of enrollment, allowing you to revisit content and complete the program at your own pace.

Are you ready to take the next step in your personal and/or professional growth?

See more of Naropa’s Extended Campus programs today and experience the transformative power of contemplative education.

YOU ARE READY.

This is where experiential learning meets academic rigor. Where you challenge your intellect and uncover your potential. Where you discover the work you’re moved to do—then use it to transform our world.

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Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

Admissions & Aid

If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.