Overview
The MA in Happiness Studies is a 30-credit interdisciplinary program that addresses micro and macro aspects of wholeperson wellbeing, creating bridges between theory and practice, East and West, ancient and modern. With a strong foundation in the Great Books tradition and the scientific method, the purpose of the program is to educate leaders committed to personal, interpersonal, organizational and societal happiness.
Program Requirements
Students are required to successfully complete the following program of study comprised of ten courses, totaling 30 credits.
Graduate students must achieve a grade of “B” or higher in each course and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to receive a degree. Any graduate student who receives more than one grade of “C” (to include C+, C, or C-) will be dismissed from the program. A graduate student who has received a grade of “C” must repeat the course. No grades of “D” will be given (anything lower than a C- is an F). A grade of “F” will result in dismissal from the program. Note: If a student repeats a course in which a grade of “C” has been received, both the original grade and the repeated grade will count in the GPA. The original grade of “C” will be used to determine eligibility to stay in or to be removed from the program.
Admissions Requirements
To apply to the MA Happiness Studies program, you need:
- A bachelor’s degree
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. International students must send transcripts to WES (www.wes.org) for translation and authentication if your transcript is not in English. You will be required to pay a fee for this service.
- TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores are required for international students
Happiness Studies Curriculum Requirements
Required courses
| GHS-509 | Foundations of Happiness Studies | 3 |
| GHS-510 | Integrative Leaders on Happiness | 3 |
| GHS-520 | Introduction to Happiness Studies I | 3 |
| GHS-521 | Introduction to Happiness Studies II | 3 |
| GHS-530 | Facilitating Happiness I | 3 |
| GHS-531 | Facilitating Happiness II | 3 |
| GHS-540 | Philosophy and Happiness | 3 |
| GHS-550 | A SPIRE Retreat | 3 |
| GHS-560 | Wholebeing Coaching | 3 |
| GHS-570 | Happiness in Literature and Film | 3 |