
Psychology – Positive Psychology (BS)
Explore the science of well-being with Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology. Rooted in research, this program examines the psychological and biological foundations of human flourishing. You’ll study evidence-based interventions, analyze empirical data and gain skills needed for graduate study or careers in health, education or research.
Online positive psychology BS courses
Your coursework blends theory, research and real-world application around factors that support psychological well-being. You’ll study how to help individuals and communities thrive by fostering optimism, compassion and resilience through interventions. You’ll also gain quantitative skills through subjects like statistics and the sciences. Courses may include:
PSY 350: Social Psychology (SB)
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SB)
PSY 341: Developmental Psychology (SB)
PSY 315: Personality Theory and Research (SB)
PSY 443: Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders (SOBE OR L or SB)
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (QTRS OR CS)
PSY 290: Research Methods (SCIT OR L or SG)
PSY 335: Positive Psychology
PSY 336: Applications of Positive Psychology
PSY 330: Statistical Methods (QTRS OR CS)
SBS 300: Careers in Psychology

The jobs a positive psychology BS degree concentration prepares you for
A concentration in positive psychology, along with the versatile skills you’ll gain, can lead to careers across industries ranging from research assistant to mental health technician. Potential roles 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