Positive Psychology

Course Code:
PSY 410
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable
Course Description:
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of personal growth, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being. The course will examine the history and literature of positive psychology beginning with humanistic/transpersonal psychology developed in the late 60s and continuing to modern day research. Of special importance will be investigation of how research is applied to individual development, higher education, career development, and specifically to support programs at Paul Smith?s College (e.g., Fellowship Program of the TRiO-SSS project, Peer Leadership Initiative of the Academic Success Center, Peer Educator Program of the Counseling Center). Students will serve as facilitators of small support groups (intentional communities) focused on developing non-cognitive competencies related to holistic, personal growth. Prerequisite: any PSY 200 course.
Credit:
3
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