Positive Psychology
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Core course
| Study Tour:
Western Denmark (Positive Psychology)
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Scotland (Positive Psychology)
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Milan (Positive Psychology)
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Madrid (Positive Psychology)
Majors:
Psychology
A study of recent research in the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology. Students will critique the possible pitfalls of a psychology of happiness, explore constructs of subjective well-being, and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships.
Please note: Your class section will be determined by the study tour destination you choose during course registration.
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Prerequisites
A university-level psychology course.
Instructors
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Marie Brinkgaard
Cand.mag.pæd/psyk. (Specialized in Positive Psychology and Human Resources, University of Copenhagen, 2010). Educated in Coaching Management 2011. With DIS since 2011.
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Gitte Vonsild
YMSc in Economics (Copenhagen University, 1991); minor in Psychology (Aalborg University, 2007), and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI 2007). Specialized in the field of Positive Psychology Coaching. Lecturer at Metropolitan University College since 2008 in coaching & counseling, positive psychology coaching, change theory, and stress management. With DIS since 2011.
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Mads Bab
MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (University of East London). BA in Political Science (Aarhus University). Launched concept Play Your Strengths together with LEGO®, 2009. Presented at the 5th European Conference on Positive Psychology (Copenhagen, June 2010) and the 2nd World Congress on Positive Psychology (Philadelphia, June 2011). Currently a self-employeed coach, consultant and concept developer in positive psychology and design thinking. With DIS since 2011.
