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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Coopersmith Career Consulting | Evaluated Learning Experience

Positive Psychology (PSY-415)

Length: 

Varies (self-study; self-paced).

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

March 2022 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the elements and predictors of a good life; explore the components of emotions; describe the personality traits and factors that predict satisfaction with life; analyze the characterizes of Csizentmihalyi’s theory of flow; explain the factors in relationship satisfaction and stability; define the concept of positive aging and coping; examine the ability to exhibit excellence in behaviors, talents, or skills; explore the three basic models to understand life changes; explore the theories of personal growth, optimal self-development, and a search for meaning; examine how religiousness and spirituality impact wellbeing; and explain the components of positive communities.

Instruction: 

Positive Psychology (PSY-415) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe the elements and predictors of a good life; explore the components of emotions; describe the personality traits and factors that predict satisfaction with life; analyze the characterizes of Csizentmihalyi’s theory of flow; explain the factors in relationship satisfaction and stability; define the concept of positive aging and coping; examine the ability to exhibit excellence in behaviors, talents, or skills; explore the three basic models to understand life changes; explore the theories of personal growth, optimal self-development, and a search for meaning; examine how religiousness and spirituality impact wellbeing; and explain the components of positive communities.

Credit recommendation: 

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health, Education, Human Services, or Psychology (2/22).

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