Psychology – Positive Psychology (BA)
Are you looking for a career that allows you to promote psychological strengths in families, workplaces and communities? The Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology may be an ideal degree path. Learn how evidence-based, positive interventions can transform your life and the lives of others.
Online positive psychology BA courses
Your courses are made up of a variety of required and elective courses that build your competencies in psychology. You’ll explore topics in positive psychology, such as applying optimal theory to create a maximally healthy society free from systemic inequities and injustices. Other courses cover evidence-based interventions, emotional intelligence and more.
PSY 290: Research Methods (SCIT OR L or SG)
PSY 335: Positive Psychology
PSY 336: Applications of Positive Psychology
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (QTRS OR CS)
PSY 341: Developmental Psychology (SB)
PSY 350: Social Psychology (SB)
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SB)
PSY 315: Personality Theory and Research (SB)
PSY 443: Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders (SOBE OR L or SB)
The jobs a positive psychology BA degree concentration prepares you for
Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of roles, such as human resources professional, prevention specialist, wellness coach, research analyst, health educator and more. You’ll also be equipped to pursue graduate studies in psychology and beyond. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Growth: 18.4%
Salary: $49,710
Social Workers, All Other
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $61,420
Counselors, All Other
Growth: 17.2%
Salary: $43,390
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Growth: 11.4%
Salary: $90,130
Marriage and Family Therapists
Growth: 14.9%
Salary: $56,570
Mental Health Counselors
Growth: 18.4%
Salary: $49,710
School Psychologists
Growth: 1.3%
Salary: $81,500
Social and Community Service Managers
Growth: 9.1%
Salary: $74,240
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Growth: 5.3%
Salary: $50,820
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Growth: 10.6%
Salary: $51,240