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)
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
0G109 Caldwell 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