PSYC 3303

Exclusion(s): Unavailable to students with credit for PSYC371. Much of psychology is focused on disorders and what has gone wrong in development. Positive psychology is the study of how human beings prosper. The goal of positive psychology is to identify and enhance the human strengths and virtues that help human beings prosper and live well. This course will provide an introduction to positive psychology. It is designed to explore the concepts, research behind the concepts, techniques, and exercises that enhance well-being. The format of the course will be both experiential and research-based. Readings and exercises will be given weekly. A key component will be online participation by the students in small groups