Graduate Certificate Positive Psychology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate program in positive psychology trains you to apply evidence-based strategies that enhance well-being, resilience and human flourishing across diverse personal, professional and organizational settings. The foundational coursework emphasizes positive psychological theory and application, including interventions, relationships, organizational well-being and thriving family systems.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (15 credit hours) PSY 507 Positive Organizational Psychology (3) PSY 523 Positive Psychology Interventions (3) PSY 524 Thriving Family Systems (3) PSY 525 Attachment Theory: Relationships and Well-being (3) PSY 585 Advanced Positive Psychology (3)

Career pathways

Graduates of this certificate program are equipped with practical skills applicable across fields like psychology, education, business, health care and social services. It is especially valuable for professionals in coaching, wellness, HR, training and community development roles.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts one letter of recommendation personal statement proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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