Become a powerful positive change force in communities, schools, clinics, businesses and leadership around the world as a graduate of PCOM’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program.
In whatever role you choose to pursue, you will be able to leverage the knowledge, skills and attitudes of an outlook rooted in seeing the best in yourself and others. Our program is designed to create thought leaders who rely on both science and heart to transform systems by creating “positive feedback loops.” We are focused on creating a workforce of the future that is well-equipped with practical approaches to fostering compassion, kindness, love, and achievement on a regional, national and global scale.
The fully online applied positive psychology program provides foundational knowledge in the areas of positive psychology, clinical health psychology and health behavior change, with a primary emphasis on positive psychology.
Upon completion of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, students will:
| Online MAPP Program Quick Facts | |
| Duration | 1 year, full-time |
| Credits | 30 |
| Location | Online |
When we consider the importance of the mind-body connection and holistic views on well-being, PCOM is the ideal institution with its osteopathic tradition to offer a positive psychology degree as our programs prioritize expertise in whole person wellness. The Master of Applied Positive Psychology program provides educational and training options for students interested in grounding themselves academically and practically in a positive psychology-based orientation to helping others. The program also prepares students to pursue doctoral studies in psychology.
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology program prepares students with the attitude, knowledge, and skill set to apply a culturally sensitive, strengths-based “human flourishing” model to enhance wellness, life satisfaction, and optimal functioning among individuals, families, communities, and organizations. The MAPP program blends positive psychological theory, research, and applied approaches in the areas of health behavior change, human development, education, and leadership. A particular emphasis falls on exploring innovative whole-person strategies to strengthen resilience at biological, social, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and spiritual levels. MAPP students also learn to critically evaluate research outcomes in positive psychology to inform practical ways of catalyzing change within clinical, community-based and corporate organizations.
During the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, students will:
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology program prepares graduates to pursue careers options including:
Visit the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program application requirements page for details regarding admissions requirements and the application process.
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