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Course Description

Positive Psychology is the study of optimal human functioning, of how we thrive. The field of Positive Psychology blends insight, research, and wisdom from numerous traditions and fields including cognitive psychology, health psychology, organizational behaviour, learning science, and neuroscience. In this course, we explore what comprises happiness, including resilience, habit formation, growth mindset, mindfulness, character strengths, awe, hope, and purpose, with special emphasis on applications to Canadian post-secondary students.

Notes

Online Sections, On-campus exam requirement: Your final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.

Requisites

Prerequisite: CPSY 105 or CPSY 102

Relevant Programs

  • Ethics : Electives – Group B (select 3 not previously taken in Electives – Group A)
  • Psychology : Electives (select 4)
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Course Sections

Class Number
6023
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $579.09 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
6034
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 18, 2027 to Apr 23, 2027
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $579.09 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1579
Type
LEC
Dates
May 10, 2027 to Aug 07, 2027
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $579.09 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information