Program Overview
The Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania is a Master programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Positive Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Positive Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- During the fall semester, you will begin the program with courses that focus on the science, research and theoretical underpinnings of positive psychology, giving students a strong foundation to build on throughout the remainder of the program.
- The spring semester courses offer content to help you learn how to apply positive psychology in various professional settings, including creating a plan for positive interventions in a real organization.
- The capstone project, which is completed during the summer semester, allows you to integrate what you\x92ve learned throughout the program, and apply it in the professional or research domain most significant to you. It often serves as a stepping stone to the application of positive psychology in a particular professional domain or to further research in a specific area.
- Introduction to Positive PsychologyAn introduction to the research, theory and intellectual history of positive psychology.
- Research Methods and EvaluationA methodology course exploring the valid and reliable assessment of positive emotions, character strengths and meaning in life.
- Foundations of Positive Interventions An investigation into the theoretical, empirical and experiential nature of positive interventions.
- Approaches to the Good LifeAn examination of four perspectives on human flourishing.
- Applied Positive InterventionsA service-learning course in which students study the applied work of master positive psychology practitioners and create positive psychology applications for non-profit organizations.
- Positive Psychology and IndividualsAn exploration of positive psychology applications in coaching, clinical and other relational settings.
- Positive Psychology and OrganizationsAn exploration of positive psychology, appreciative inquiry and positive organizational scholarship in traditional and social business settings.
- Humanities and Human FlourishingAn exploration of integrating culture and science to support the deeper understanding and more effective cultivation of human flourishing.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds and requires no specific prerequisite courses. However, for your admission to the program, it is necessary that you have a strong quantitative background and well-articulated objectives for participating in the program.
Evaluation criteria
- Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. International students should make sure that their degree is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US
- Three letters of recommendation
- Written statement of career objectives and reasons for applying
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Performance on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), if applying within three years of earning a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
- Demonstrated ability for quantitative and analytical coursework based on transcript-visible coursework that required students to analyze numerical or symbolic data (e.g., economics, statistics, biology, genetics, logic, linguistics, engineering); OR high quantitative scores on the GRE or other standardized exam; OR practical experience demonstrating skills in quantitative analysis (e.g., financial management or marketing)
- TOEFL scores for non-native speakers of English. Acceptable minimum scores:
- Internet Test = 100, no subscore below 23, listening/speaking score of 26+
- Computer-Based Test = 250
- Paper-Based Test = 600
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 26,092 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months