Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Listen to the MAPP Virtual Information Session
You are invited to listen to an archive of the Virtual Information Session about the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program that took place on Thursday, November 9, 2006. MAPP administrators, faculty, and current students were on the call to describe the program in detail and to answer questions. Additionally, brand new alumni from the program described ways they are applying their MAPP degree in their various professions.
To view and listen to the archived presentation, click on this link and fill in your information to receive powerpoint slides and an email with access to the presentation.
About MAPP
A new program at the University of Pennsylvania provides an important opportunity for psychologists, educators, life coaches, and health and business professionals interested in the application of the science of positive psychology. The Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) offers professionals, many of whom are working full time, the chance to earn a pioneering graduate degree from an Ivy League university.
This program is centered on the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Seligman is the founder of positive psychology, a new branch of psychology that focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. The primary focus of this degree is to train students in the history, theory, and basic research methods of positive psychology and to help them apply these aspects of positive psychology in their particular professional settings.
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree is a 9-course, professional master’s.
Prospective Students
The MAPP program is a rigorous course of study, intended for students with a serious interest in applying the principles and tools of Positive Psychology to their professional lives. For some students, the degree provides tools for transforming a business, institution, or practice; for others, it provides the foundation for a specialization in positive psychology within a clinical or research career.
While students in the MAPP Program represent diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of personal and professional interests, they are united by a deep commitment to the concept of positive psychology, by an ability to grasp the theory and application of research tools in the field, and by a well-articulated goal for the application of their coursework.
Although no specific academic or professional background is required, students typically come from such fields as psychology, social work, education, law, medicine, business, and life coaching. Recent college graduates with an interest in pursuing research in positive psychology are also encouraged to apply.