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PDC78145 - Foundations of Positive Psychology

Course Details

Course Summary

Positive psychology explores the science behind the emotions and behaviours that support individuals and communities to thrive. This online Short Course will introduce you to the theoretical foundations and key principles of Positive Psychology. This course will explore how positive psychology theories and models of practice enhance happiness and personal success. This course will explain the importance of learning from the past and harnessing optimism, to build your own positive growth mindset.

This online Short Course provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $620.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Public Sector
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course provides students with information, skills and strategies in the field of Positive Psychology. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Standard Course Structure

68 hours
  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the key principles of positive psychology

2. Recognise how positive psychology theories and models of practice enhance happiness and personal success

3. Identify how personal values align to a purposeful life

4. Examine the concept of optimism and select techniques to assist in developing a positive mindset

5. Theorise how positive psychology shapes a growth mindset amidst real life contexts.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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