Positive Psychology: the Science of Happiness and Well-Being

Course: GED0022


This course is part of the following part-time on campus and/or online program(s):

While fulfillment and well-being mark some people's lives, many others remain dissatisfied with life. Positive Psychology is concerned with explaining how individuals and communities flourish through the scientific exploration of happiness, optimal human functioning, and civic engagement. The field of Positive Psychology has the objective of making life more satisfying and meaningful through interventions that promote and develop qualities such as self-knowledge, learned optimism, gratitude, mindfulness, resilience, and community connection. Students participate in both interactive lectures and on-line discussions, maintain weekly journals, and develop personal strengths through direct engagement with well-being initiatives.

WINTER 2025
Online Learning
SectionDate(s)ModeDomestic FeesRegistration
800 Jan 14 - Apr 22Online$369.20Register Online
842 Mar 3 - Jun 9Online$369.20Register Online

Please Note: Off-shore international students enrolling in online courses will be subject to an international premium fee per course registration.

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