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PSYC 41495 Psychology of Wellbeing (Coming Fall 2025)

Course Name: PSYC 41495 Psychology of Wellbeing

Description: What makes people happy? Does money buy happiness or do unhappy people not know where to shop? Does marriage make men happier and women unhappier? Is using social media harmful or beneficial for well-being? Can well-being be increased? This course reviews the scientific evidence regarding these and other questions about the determinants of happiness from an interdisciplinary perspective (psychology, economics, philosophy).

Credit Hours: 3

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Beyond Academy Internship in Seoul, South Korea

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In July 2024, 13 91²Ö¿â students participated in the Kigali Summer Institute, where they traveled to the heart of Africa to study peacebuilding and reconciliation in post-genocide  Rwanda. One student noted that their experience in Rwanda opened their eyes to the possibilities of forgiveness and the role of individual people in creating safe, peaceful, communities. Among the 13 students who made the trip, six are members of CommUNITY Lab, a comprehensive college transition and success program that offers scholars a network of culturally responsive coordinated care...

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The McNair Scholars Program at 91²Ö¿â is celebrating 25 years of student support. McNair is a federally-funded TRIO grant through the Department of Education that supports first-generation, Pell eligible, and underrepresented students as they prepare for their post-baccalaureate endeavors. McNair provides scholars with a plethora of co-curricular opportunities, but this summer’s experience took students on a journey to paradise.  Eleven Scholars attended the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE) in Honolulu, HI.  On the surface, McNair is a re...

Applied Mathematics

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Master of Science

The Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics is primarily a terminal, pre-professional degree comprising coursework beyond the bachelor's degree emphasizing areas relevant to applications in the sciences and including the engineering, biological, financial and physical sciences. Students are required to write and defend a thesis in an area agreed upon with a faculty advisor.

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University College is proud to support students at every step of the career readiness lifecycle. Whether a student is building their first resume, exploring majors, or returning as an alumnus to make a career change, Career Exploration and Development (CED) is the hub for educating students and alumni to make informed career decisions. Recently, CED was recognized for its Career Navigation course, which won the National John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award. The curriculum focuses on giving students the tools they need to embrace self-authorship and emp...

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Public Health - B.S.P.H.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree in Public Health broadly prepares students to enter the workforce as a public health professional or to enter an advanced program of study. Students explore the five disciplines of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management and the social and behavioral sciences through general coursework.

 
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