The Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology is a 4-course, 4 c.u.* credit program of study taught by University of Pennsylvania faculty. To earn a certificate, students complete any four courses offered, in any order. Students who complete the basic certificate may pursue an advanced certificate (6-course, 6 c.u.*) by adding two additional positive psychology courses.
Welcome to the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Here, you will learn tools and practice strategies that support personal, organizational, and community well-being. Our courses cover the historical and empirical foundations of positive psychology, explore key research themes, and apply positive psychology research to various professional settings, including business, education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. The Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania is a discipline that examines the intersections of body, brain, culture, and science to develop tools and practices that enhance human flourishing and well-being. This online program teaches you the theoretical and empirical foundations of human flourishing, how well-being is measured, and what activities increase human flourishing in various contexts and settings.
UCSF Health Psychology is a scientific field that applies psychological theory and methods to the study of health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention and treatment. The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) initiated one of the first graduate programs in Health Psychology in 1977 and has been a leader in the field ever since. UCSF offers a postdoctoral training program and numerous research opportunities for qualified individuals.
The Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford provides research and education on experimental psychology, focusing on cognitive neuroscience, behavior, and psychological theories.
The Psychology Department is home to 2 important centers: The Center for Perceptual Systems is an integrated multidisciplinary program that focuses on the study of perception from basic sensory processes to perceptual organization. The Institute for Mental Health Research conducts interdisciplinary science that uses advances in basic research with clinical and non-clinical populations to develop innovative treatments for mental health disorders.The impact of our work extends beyond even the broad scope of the Psychology Department. Many of our faculty are actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations that span diverse colleges and schools across the university, the Dell Medical School, city and state governmental agencies and schools, non-profit organizations, and corporate partners from around the globe.