Positive Psychology
Positive psychology emphasizes the study of human strengths, positive emotions and well-being that can be applied to professional work settings and personal life. These 8-week, 100% online courses are offered every semester. Fit the weekly deadlines into your schedule as you work through the classes. Courses do not need to be taken in a certain sequence, however, to earn the Positive Psychology Certificate of Achievement, students are required to successfully complete Intro to Positive Psychology and four elective courses of your choice.
Certification
- Positive Psychology
- 5 course
- 24 - 40 weeks
- $1,495
- Register Now
Courses
| Title | Time Commitment | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Positive Psychology | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Positive Self Change | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Cultivating Healthy Relationships | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Communicating with Difficult People | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Understand Addictive Thinking | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Mindfulness & Stress Management | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
| Post Traumatic Growth and Resilience | 8 weeks | self paced | $299 |
Benefits
Positive psychology practices have diverse benefits including increased positive emotions, improved perspective and positive outlook, strengthened resilience and coping, greater workplace productivity, enhanced subjective well-being and psychological well-being, and improved physical health indicators. This certificate program teaches research-based principles and actionable tools that will transform your life and positively impact those around you.
Our courses are designed to help you: · Create a personal environment of flourishing and meaning · Manage emotional control under pressure · Improve emotional well-being through strengthening relationships with family, friends and romantic partners · Establish mindfulness and self-care practices for stress management and prevention · Understand how your values, self-compassion, and mindset help you make lasting positive change · Identify underlying causes of addiction and how to overcome addictive thinking patterns · Recognize traumatic stress reactions and apply resilience-building principles
FAQ
* What is the cost for each course?
- $299.00 per course
- STIT Funding for 50% of costs while funds are available for Utah residents. Call Silvia Araoz for details at 801-957-5347
* How long is each course?
- Each course is eight weeks or a half block semester.
* What if I register for this class but decide I want to drop it?
- This is a not for credit course. In order to receive a tuition refund, the course must be dropped 24 hours before the course start date. No tuition refund will be issued after the start date.
* How much time do these classes require on a weekly basis?
- Plan to spend about 5 hours a week depending on your reading skills.
* Is there a set time that we meet online as a class?
- No, the class will not "meet" online at a certain time or meet on campus. Students will be required to self-pace throughout the course. There will be exercises that need to be completed each week, discussion questions to respond to etc.
* How do I get started once I have registered?
- You will get access to the course through CANVAS.
* How do I earn a Certificate of Achievement?
- Complete Intro to Positive Psychology and 4 elective courses of your choice. When you have completed all five classes, you can access
* How do I get the information required by my HR to appeal for credit?
- You can find the information needed in this document
Contact
Maria Griffin | 801-957-5252| maria.griffin@slcc.edu