Psychology

The Psychology program is designed for students in this major. The core course and study tours introduce you to recent developments and research in the area of positive psychology, including the impact of genetic (‘nature’) and environmental (‘nurture’) factors on happiness; constructs of well-being and happiness as well as ways in which positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships. Students examine why Denmark routinely tops the lists of happiest places in the world.

Core Course

• Positive Psychology

and

• Positive Psychology Practicum

An examination of recent psychological research in the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology; constructs of well-being and happiness; and ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships. What does science reveal about happiness? What are the possible pitfalls of a psychology of happiness?

Program Study Tours

• A short study tour in Denmark
• A longer European study tour to Scotland

The study tours, which are covered by the DIS tuition, form an integral part of the core course. Students will explore and compare how the positive psychology is applied in various institutions, organizations as well as in areas of research in Denmark and Scotland.

Elective Courses

In addition to the required core course, you are free to select any combination of courses from the DIS curriculum. Please click here for a full course overview. If you want to take some of your electives in the field of psychology, check out courses listed under Psychology.