POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND WELL BEING

CNSRSCI/RELIGST 173

As the saying goes, money can't buy happiness -- but in modern America, we certainly try. This course will provide an overview of the study of happiness and well-being, examine how consumers engage in consumption in pursuit of happiness, as well as explore the emergence of the experience economy, and the intersection of money and well-being. Students will read academic and popular pieces on positive psychology, prosocial spending and explore the psychology of persuasion in the promises associated with this industry. In addition to integrating visual media, students will have the opportunity to experience first-hand whether the advice works in their own lives.

COUNPSY 531

Introduction to mental health concerns and wellbeing, protective and risk factors, and the design and outcomes of evidence-based intervention and prevention programs to promote behavioral and emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. Focus on individual, family, and community health, with particular attention to socioeconomic, cultural, social, and structural mechanisms. Provides an overview of mental health outcomes and prevention programs or interventions aimed to prevent or ameliorate mental illness and distress, and promote positive mental health across the lifespan, including description of issues related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of prevention and intervention programs.

PHYTHER 668

Physical, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and vocational aspects of wellness. The physical therapist's role in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention; health promotion, and individual and community screening activities for wellness/fitness; and safety and environmental considerations for health and wellness.

ASIAN/COUNPSY/EDPSYCH/PSYCH 120

Explore perspectives related to human flourishing from the sciences and humanities; investigate themes such as transformation, resilience, compassion, diversity, gratitude, community; expand self-awareness, enhanced social connectivity, and ability to change; formulate a sense of what it means to lead a flourishing life that sustains meaningful and fulfilling engagement with studies, relationships, community, and career.

RP&SE 316

Addresses theories and research related to health psychology, health behavior and quality of life. Focus on understanding models of healthy lifestyle interventions, assessment/intervention strategies for health promotion, factors affecting health behavior, public health initiatives. Attention is given to application of practical tools for promoting health and preventing secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities and chronic illness.