Overview

Art Therapy from Naropa University is dedicated to mindfulness, both in the artistic process and in our approach to teaching the psychology behind effective art therapy.

Among colleges with a major in art therapy, Naropa uniquely offers both an undergraduate art therapy program and a graduate art therapy program, resulting in rich opportunities for mentorship and career guidance. Explore the depths of your own art—and your own heart—as art therapy major.

Students at Art Therapy from Naropa University will gain:

Receive mindful mentorship that gives them a head start in graduate school.

Refine communication skills through hands-on learning in diverse settings.

Follow in the footsteps of art therapy pioneers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Psychology

Buddhist Psychology I: Mindfulness Meditation

Contemplative Art Therapy

Contemplative Art Therapy Theory and Application

Contemplative Art Therapy Studio Methods

Warrior Artist: Risk and Revelation in Studio Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admissions - the Office of Admissions will gladly continue to review applications until the school year begins or until all places for incoming students

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts and/or GED scores

Disciplinary form (if applicable)

A copy of a valid passport.

GPA 3.0

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37200 USD / year

≈ 37200 USD / year
Out-of-State

37200 USD / year

≈ 37200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37200 USD / year

≈ 37200 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

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Overview

Students at Art Therapy from Naropa University will gain:

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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