Positive Psychology: Sci of Happiness
PS-102-IC1
Erie Community College
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Instructor
- Marlene B Crimmen
- Start Date
- 09-04-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 716-851-1466
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A one semester survey of the field of Positive Psychology which studies happiness how to define it and how to achieve it. The focus of the course will be on human strengths and virtues and how they help people and groups live fulfilling pleasurable and meaningful lives. The course approach will be both empirical as well as experimental. Journal and essay writing, group exercises and experimental "homework" will be enlisted to both measure and help achieve the course goals. A service learning component is also recommended. Topics will include happiness, pleasure positive and negative emotions, self-esteem positive thinking human strengths, virtue values goal setting mind-body connections relationships emotional intimacy, health and wellness resilience religion and spirituality.
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Psychology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 09-04-2026 - 12-23-2026
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- Local Course ID: 26FA_ERI_PS102_IC1
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