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MAPP Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Rapidly becoming one of psychology’s most transformative fields, positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable humans and organizations to flourish. The Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania was the first in the world to offer a degree in this rigorous field of study. Dr.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 11 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 11 course units in total. Listed required courses include MAPP 6000 The Foundation and Future of Positive Psychology; MAPP 6010 Research Methods and Evaluation; MAPP 6020 Foundations of Positive Interventions; MAPP 6030 Perspectives on Well-Being; MAPP 7080 Positive Psychology and Individuals; MAPP 7100 Humanities and Human Flourishing.

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Application information

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