About this course: Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. There are no prerequisites.

Who is this class for: Everyone interested in the topic of positive psychology.

Created by: University of Pennsylvania

Taught by: Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology & Director, Positive Psychology Center
Positive Psychology Center

Basic Info	Course 1 of 5 in the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization.
Level	Beginner
Commitment	4 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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WEEK 1

Positive Psychology Introduction by Dr. Martin Seligman

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman introduces the scientific foundations of positive psychology and key research findings that led to a revolutionary understanding of what makes people flourish. Participants will learn about research-based skills and exercis...

10 videos, 5 readings

Graded: In Your Life: Strengths and Well-being

Graded: Try This At Home: What Went Well

Graded: Module 1

WEEK 2

The Skills of Well-being Can Be Learned, Taught, and Transformative

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares the great leaps in scientific understanding that created the foundation for a science of well-being at individual, communal, and global levels.

13 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Try This At Home: ACR

Graded: Module 2

WEEK 3

Being Whole: Mind/Body Flourishing Throughout Life

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares key research questions from the field of Positive Psychology, and the answers turn some conventional assumptions on their head. Are we shaped by the future vs. the past? And what does science tell us about mind/body f...

10 videos, 7 readings

Graded: Know and Grow Your Strengths

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4

Future Directions in Positive Psychology

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman discusses some of the most inspiring recent and future developments in the field of Positive Psychology, in particular those that transcend individual experience and have the potential to transform our world.

10 videos, 4 readings

Graded: Try This At Home: Fun vs. Philanthropy

Graded: Module 4

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