Applied Positive Psychology
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    Applied Positive Psychology

    University of Utah
    University of Utah
    United States of America
    United States of America, Salt Lake City
    University Rank:#534
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 50,021 / Year
    Apply DateSeptember 2, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    Applied Positive Psychology

    About

    Positive psychology, as the name implies, emphasizes human strength and happy emotions. This focus on the positive in the course of psychological treatment ultimately allows people to thrive and lead meaningful lives. Through the Positive Psychology certificate at the University of Utah, you will learn to apply positive psychology to topics such as intimate relationships, happiness and satisfaction, traumatic experiences, addictive thinking, and career and work. Throughout the program, students will learn applied research methods that can be used to treat clients. Students can then use the skills they gain to assist them in future careers in psychology or allied fields.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Rigorous course selection throughout high school career (i.e. Honors, AP, IB, and Dual/Concurrent Enrollment courses)
    • Grade trends
    • Cumulative unweighted GPA
    • Excellence in academic achievement, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors
    • Satisfactory completion of all high school core course requirements

    *New Admissions Criteria: The University of Utah is Test Optional for freshman applications for Fall 2022 admission. ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission, merit scholarships (including department scholarships), or direct admission programs (including Engineering). Freshman applications to the University of Utah for Fall 2022 will be evaluated using a holistic review process that takes into consideration factors such as a student’s high school GPA, course rigor, etc. To find out more click here.

    Students admitted prior to high school graduation must complete their senior year satisfactorily and have a final high school transcript sent for review. Likelihood of admission may also depend on the quality of the applicant pool and University enrollment goals.

    If you do not meet the above requirements, it is likely you will not be admitted. Consider attending another regionally accredited college or university and reapply after you have 30 semester or 45 quarter transferable credits with at least a 2.6 GPA.

    Some applicants not meeting the admission standards may be considered for admission on an exception basis if their special talents or diversity enhances the institution's life and character.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    You can use this chart as a reference to help you understand the ways you can most effectively provide proof of English proficiency based on the type of application you are submitting.

    Please note: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees must be earned from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university and be completed within two years of submitting your application and paying the application fee.

    Career

    If you want to network and meet fellow students in your department, consider joining the Student Advisory Committee. Upon graduation, students can pair their certificate skills with those from their major, allowing for specialization in a given field: for example, positive psychology is an excellent asset to human resources specialists, coaches, and managers. Students who wish to attend graduate school can use the certificate as a jumping-off point for further training in positive psychology, as psychologists, lawyers, and other mental health professionals.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Apply for admission by submitting the Common Application. Be sure to fill out the application completely, as it will be used to determine admissibility. Once an application has been started, you will be able to save and continue at any time until submitted. After you have submitted your application, changes cannot be made. For more information on the Common Application, you can find the Common App guide for first time students here.

    Required Documents

    - Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for secondary school (9-12). Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language.

    - We require official transcripts. We will however accept unofficial copies of transcripts for any schools outside of the U.S. to complete your application. Please note that we will require official copies of your transcripts should you be admitted. Unofficial transcripts can be sent to us directly at [email protected]. 

    - Before starting classes at the University of Utah, students must submit an official copy of their secondary school transcript and proof of graduation directly to the Office of Admissions.

    - If you have taken the GED exam in place of a high school diploma, please have your official GED scores sent directly from the GED website.

    - Official printed transcripts can be dropped off in a closed envelope sealed with adhesive at the International Admissions service window in the Student Services Building (SSB) or mailed to:

                 The University of Utah
                 International Admissions
                 201 South 1460 East, Room 250s
                 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

    *Please do not send official international transcripts via email or fax as they will not be accepted as official.

    - If your international school uses the following electronic transcript services they will be considered official:
                 Credentials Solutions
                 Parchment/Naviance
                 National Student Clearing House
                 eScrip-Safe
                 Scoir

    *When requesting your transcripts using any of these services please use this email [email protected].

    Applied Positive Psychology

    University of Utah

    University of Utah

    United States of America

    United States of America, Salt Lake City

    Go to Official Website