PSY 313
Positive Psychology
Section: 001

Course Description

Positive psychology is the scientific study of positive experience, positive individual traits, and the institutions and practices that facilitate their development. This course reviews the history of positive psychology and the contributions this new field has made to several traditional research areas in psychology. Among other issues, the course will address the questions such as: What is happiness and how should we measure it? What determines subjective well-being? Can (and should) we deliberately increase happiness? (Restricted to psychology majors)

Fall 2025

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00129 Winston Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
4:30pm
Class End Time:
5:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: PSY 200