LAP317 Psychology of Happiness

This course focuses on happiness defined by positive psychology as subjective well-being and optimal human functioning. The course will examine the relationship of emotions, affect, cognition, self-esteem, mindfulness, engagement and social relations to happiness. The course will also explore the measurement and enhancement of happiness. This course fulfills the Behavioral Science Area of General Education requirements only for students in the accelerated degree completion programs, Applied Behavioral Science, Health Care Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Exceptions require Psychology Department approval. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment or pre-enrollment in Applied Behavioral Sciences, Health Care Leadership, and Bachelor of Science in Management degree completion programs, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Traditional undergraduates may take the course only with the permission of the Psychology Department. 5 quarter hours

Distribution

GenEd-Behavioral Science