Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking personal benefit, a student seeking academic credit, or a professional looking to transform your workplace, Penn has a positive psychology program for you. Residence in Philadelphia is not required for any of these programs, which are designed and led by world-renowned faculty and leaders of the field. Use the chart below to help decide which offering is best suited for you.
What's right for you?
Foundations of Positive Psychology
Non-credit courses offered through Coursera
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Earn a certificate of completion after completing all 5 courses |
| A brief introduction to different aspects of positive psychology |
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For lifelong learners seeking personal benefit |
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Self-directed study |
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Complete 1-5 courses at your own pace |
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Fully online and asynchronous; does not require residency in Philadelphia |
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Learn more about the Foundations of Positive Psychology specialization at Coursera. |
Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology
Undergraduate-level academic certificate
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Earn an academic certificate and undergraduate-level academic credit |
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Foundational research, methods, and applications of positive psychology |
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For students and working adults seeking to be more effective in their professional and personal life |
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Some peer collaboration and instructor contact |
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Complete 4 accelerated 8-week undergraduate courses; total 32 weeks can be completed in one year |
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Fully online with some required synchronous sessions; does not require residency in Philadelphia |
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Learn more about Penn LPS Online's Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. |
Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Rigorous, graduate-level
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Earn a master’s degree |
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Intensive history, theory, and research methods of positive psychology, plus applications for professional settings |
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For scholarly practitioners and credentialed professionals seeking to transform their workplace or career |
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Extensive peer collaboration and hands-on instruction |
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Complete 9 graduate courses, including a capstone project, in one year of full-time study |
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Hybrid combination of on-site sessions and interactive distance learning modules; does not require residency in Philadelphia |
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Learn more about Penn's Master of Applied Positive Psychology. |