PSY 150 - Positive Psychology

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course focuses on learning about the five main elements of positive psychology, the science of well-being and flourishing, as developed by Martin E. P. Seligman: positive emotions, engaging experiences, meaning in one’s life, accomplishment for its own sake, and positive relationships. In addition, the impact of a strengths-based perspective on flourishing and well-being will be explored. This course will identify methods to implement these five facets of positive psychology.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine the development of positive psychology.
Distinguish ways to flourish despite any negative elements in life.
Identify methods for individuals to explore the five elements of positive psychology: positive emotions, engagement, life meaning, intrinsic accomplishment, and positive relationships.
Analyze character strengths already possessed to further development towards flourishing.
Apply methods of placing positive psychology elements into student lives.
Identify methods to increase resilience to life challenges.