Psychology – Positive Psychology (BA)
Start your journey toward a career focused on supporting mental health and human potential. Arizona State University's online Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology teaches you evidence-based strategies to help others flourish mentally and emotionally. You’ll explore the science behind resilience, mindfulness and emotional well-being, and how to apply these concepts to build stronger people and communities in real-world settings.
Online positive psychology BA courses
The curriculum includes required and elective courses that strengthen your psychology expertise. You’ll study topics in positive psychology, including how to apply optimal theory to promote a healthier, more resilient society. Other courses cover evidence-based interventions, emotional intelligence and related areas. Courses may include:
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
After graduation, you’ll be prepared for roles in fields like human resources, wellness, research and education. You’ll also be well-positioned for graduate study in psychology or related areas. Potential career paths include:
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