Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

This Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP) is designed for individuals seeking a program that emphasizes applied interventions and theory in building thriving individuals, families, communities and organizations. Combining 21st century psychology and several ancient philosophies, contemporary positive psychology is focused on advancement of individuals and their collective well-being.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

An online graduate certificate program requiring 15 credit hours to complete. Electives (Select twelve hours from the list below.)

Career pathways

Individuals may use this graduate certificate for personal enrichment or to increase their professional marketability across many career paths such as life/career coaching, teaching, managing, and organizational consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Certificate program admission requirements will be the same as those for the Graduate School. Grade point average of B or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education for applicants with less than a master's degree. Submit the Graduate School online application . Upload unofficial transcripts when using the Graduate School online application system. Statement of interest: Briefly describe how this program will benefit your career aspirations and help you act upon your personal beliefs, goals, and philosophy. (Maximum of 500 words) Two letters of recommendation. Résumé or curriculum vitae. GRE scores are NOT required. None. Rolling admission.

USD 9,114 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (15 credit hours at $607.60 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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