PSY 150 - Positive Psychology

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course explores the five key elements of positive psychology, the science of well-being and flourishing, as developed by Martin E. P. Seligman: positive emotions, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, and positive relationships. Students will examine the impact of a strengths-based perspective on personal flourishing and overall well-being. Additionally, the course will identify practical methods for applying these five dimensions of positive psychology to enhance individual and collective well-being.

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.