The Promise of Positive Psychology
The promise of positive psychology is that individuals and organizations will be transformed in unexpected ways. When positive psychology becomes the standard by which men and women think and act, people and groups change in healthy and life-giving ways.
We know scientifically that the practice of positive psychology makes individuals happier, more productive, less stressed, and better focused on creating lives full of meaning, promise and purpose.
We also know scientifically that the organizational practice of positive psychology transforms groups of people toward better efficiency, improved working relationships, the accomplishment of tasks and goals close to the optimum, and the fulfillment of the organization’s goals and purposes.
Because we know what is ahead as you start your study of positive psychology, we are excited to know that you too will be personally transformed. Please review this program guide and follow the instructions. Should you have any questions at any time, feel free to call or write.
With best wishes for all good things in your life and for those you love and care for,
The Faculty of Positive Psychology
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Positive Psychology Track
MASTER’S or PhD DEGREE/Board Certified Practitioner or Diplomate
1. Master of POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY© AND Board Certified Practitioner of Positive Psychology
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $11, 389 - $5,000 scholarship = $6,389 or $585 for 12 months.
2. PhD - POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Psychology
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $13,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $8,389 or $741 for 12 months.
Your credentials may be displayed in the following manner:
J. Hancock, MPP©, BCPPP
Board Certified Practitioner of Positive Psychology©
J. Hancock, PhD, BCDPP
Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Psychology©
“Writing makes a person more exact and is a skill required of all educated people.”
Positive Psychology Curriculum
Creating a Flourishing Life through CHOICE, filled with Positive Emotion, Engagement in Life, Good Relationships, Meaningful Existence, Subjective Achievement (We are not mere victims of our genetics and environment. You can rewire your brain)
PP1. Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior (Will be sent by email attachment)
PP2. Flourish by Martin Seligman
PP3. Positive Psychology and You: A Self-Development Guide by Alan Carr
PP4. The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubonirsky
PP5. Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener, PhD
PP6. Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson
PP7. The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasriche
PP8. Mastering Positive Psychology, Handbook and Workbook (Will be sent by email attachment)
PP9. Positive Psychology Coaching, Instruction Manual for Practitioner, Workbook for Client (Will be sent by email attachment).
PP10. Strength-Based Coaching (Will be sent by email attachment)
1. Review the following websites in detail:
www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu (Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania)
www.ippanetwork.org (International Association of Positive Psychology)
www.viastrengths.org (VIA Institute of Character)
www.positivepsychology.org.uk (Centre for Applied Positive Psychology)
2. Students must immerse themselves in as much of the literature in the field as possible. The above four websites are invaluable resources to use on a continuing basis as a positive psychology practitioner.
3. Watch all available videos at www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu.
4. Review and take all questionnaires found at www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu or www.authentichappiness.org
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Neuropsychology Track
“Writing makes a person more exact and is a skill required of all educated people.”
MASTER’S or PhD DEGREE/Board Certified Practitioner or Diplomate
1. Master of Neuropsychology© AND Board Certified Practitioner of Neuropsychology
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $11,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $6,389 or $585 for 12 months.
2. PhD – Neuropsychology AND Board Certified Diplomate of Neuropsychology
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $13,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $8,389 or $741 for 12 months.
Your credentials may be displayed in the following manner:
J. Hancock, MPP, BCMNP©
Board Certified Practitioner of Neuropsychology©
J. Hancock, PhD, BCDNP
Board Certified Diplomate of Neuropsychology©
Neuropsychology Curriculum
The curriculum consists of ten courses. It is necessary to understand human behavior to maximize our human potential and to achieve life satisfaction.
Section A1. Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior: WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT.
"A comprehensive overview: inside the recesses of the human mind are found life's greatest mysteries. Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what, on the surface, appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors." Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior by Professor Mark Leary. (Do Not Order the Books the Author Lists at the End of Each Lecture. You may answer the questions at the end of each lecture to begin composing your essays pursuant to the writing instructions listed below).
Section A2. Evolutionary Psychology I
The Science of Human Nature I. WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT
(Do not order the books listed by the author at the end of each lecture. Answer the questions at the end of each lecture as a way of beginning to compose your essays pursuant to the writing instructions provided on the next page))
Section A3. Evolutionary Psychology II
The Science of Human Nature II. WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT
(Do not order the books listed by the author at the end of each lecture. Answer the questions at the end of each lecture as a way of beginning to compose your essays pursuant to the writing instructions provided on the next page).
Section A4. Applied Neuroscience I: Order this book
Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin
Section A5. Applied Neuroscience II: Order this book
Incognito by David Eagleman
Section A6. Applied Neuroscience III: Order this book
Soft-Wired by Michael Mezernich
Section A7. Applied Neuroscience IV: Order this book
The Owner's Manual for the Brain by Pierce J. Howard
Section A8. Science of Birth Order and Family Dynamics: Order this book
Born to Rebel by Frank Sulloway
Section A9. Science of Male-Female Brains: Order this book
Brain Sex: The Real Difference Between Men and Women
Section A10. Neuroscience and Positive Psychology: Order this book
Positively Smarter by Marcus Conyers
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Positive Neuropsychology Track
MASTER’S or PhD DEGREE/Board Certified Practitioner or Diplomate
1. Master of POSITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY© AND Board Certified Practitioner of Positive Neuropsychology
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $11,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $6,389 or $585 for 12 months.
2. PhD – Positive Neuropsychology AND Board Certified Diplomate of POSITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY©
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $13,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $8,389 or $741 for 12 months.
Your credentials may be displayed in the following manner:
J. Hancock, MPN, BCPPNP©
Board Certified Practitioner of Positive Neuropsychology©
J. Hancock, PhD, BCDPNP
Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Neuropsychology©
Positive Neuropsychology Curriculum
“Writing makes a person more exact and is a skill required of all educated people.”
Curriculum Parts A and B
Part A. Curriculum and Instructions.
The How, What, Why, When, and Where of Human Behavior: The Study of Genetics, Environment, and Evolution in the Creation of Human Behavior.
A1. Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior: WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT.
"A comprehensive overview: inside the recesses of the human mind are found life's greatest mysteries. Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what, on the surface, appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors." Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior by Professor Mark Leary. (Do Not Order the Books the Author Lists at the End of Each Lecture. You may answer the questions at the end of each lecture to begin composing your essays pursuant to the writing instructions listed below).
A2. APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE I: ORDER THIS BOOK
Incognito by David Eagleman
A3. APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE II: ORDER THIS BOOK
Softwired by Michael Merzenich, PhD
A4. Evolutionary Psychology I
The Science of Human Nature I. WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT
(Do not order the books listed by the author at the end of each lecture. Answer the questions at the end of each lecture as a way of beginning to compose your essays pursuant to the writing instructions provided on the next page))
A5. Evolutionary Psychology II
The Science of Human Nature II. WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT
(Do not order the books listed by the author at the end of each lecture. Answer the questions at the end of each lecture as a way of beginning to compose your essays pursuant to the writing instructions provided on the next page).
Part B.
Creating a Flourishing Life through CHOICE, Filled with Positive Emotion, Engagement in Life, Good Relationships, Meaningful Existence, Subjective Achievement
B1. Positive Psychology and You: A Self-Development Guide by Alan Carr
B2. Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson
B3. The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubonirsky
B4. The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasrich
B5. Mastering Positive Psychology, Handbook and Workbook, Positive Psychology Coaching, Instruction Manual for Practitioners, Workbook for Clients, Strength-Based Coaching.
2. Review the following websites in detail:
www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu (Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania)
www.ippanetwork.org (International Association of Positive Psychology)
www.viastrengths.org (VIA Institute of Character)
www.cappeu.org (Centre for Applied Positive Psychology)
Students must immerse themselves in as much of the literature in the field as possible. The above four websites are invaluable resources to use on a continuing basis as a positive psychology practitioner.
3. Watch all available videos at www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu.
4. Review and take all questionnaires: www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu or www.authentichappiness.org
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Human Behavior Track
MASTER’S or PhD DEGREE/Board Certified Practitioner or Diplomate
1. Master of HUMAN BEHAVIOR© AND Board Certified Practitioner of Human Behavior
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $11,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $6,389 or $585 for 12 months.
2. PhD – HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND Board Certified Diplomate of Human Behavior
Educational Prerequisite is bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
Investment: $13,389 - $5,000 scholarship = $8,389 or $741 for 12 months.
Your credentials may be displayed in the following manner:
J. Hancock, MHB, BCPHB©
Board Certified Practitioner of Human Behavior©
J. Hancock, PhD, BCDHB
Board Certified Diplomate of Human Behavior©
Human Behavior Curriculum
“Writing makes a person more exact and is a skill required of all educated people.”
Section A1. Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior: WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT.
"A comprehensive overview: inside the recesses of the human mind are found life's greatest mysteries. Every day of your life is spent surrounded by mysteries that involve what, on the surface, appear to be rather ordinary human behaviors." Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior by Professor Mark Leary. (Do Not Order the Books the Author Lists at the End of Each Lecture. You may answer the questions at the end of each lecture to begin composing your essays pursuant to the writing instructions listed below).
Section A2. The Owner's Manual for the Brain by Pierce J. Howard
Section A3. Mindset by Carol Dweck
Section A4. The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being
Section A5. The Science Male-Female Brain Differences: Brain Sex: The Real Difference Between Men and Women
Section A6. The Psychology of Achievement: The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life.
Section A7. The New Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The New CBT: Clinical Evolutionary Psychology
Section A8. Science of Birth Order and Family Dynamics; Born to Rebel by Frank Sulloway
Section A9. The Science of Human Personality: Human Personality: Why You Are Who You Are
Section A10. The Science of Critical Thinking: Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
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Elective Courses
General Psychology
EC1. Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior
EC2. The Great Ideas of Psychology
EC3. Human Personality: Why You Are Who You Are
EC4. Understanding the Dark Side of Human Nature
EC5. Psychology of Human Behavior
EC6: Passions: Philosophy and the Intelligence of Emotions
Mindfulness
EC7. The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being
EC8. Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
EC9. Masters of Mindfulness: Transforming Your Mind & Body
Neuroscience/Neuropsychology
EC10. The Brain on Music
EC11. The Addictive Brain
EC12. Understanding the Brain
EC13. Your Best Brain
EC14. Optimizing Brain Fitness
EC15. Memory and the Human Lifespan
EC16. Origins of the Human Mind
EC17. Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
EC18. The Aging Brain
EC19. The Learning Brain
EC20. The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience
Biology and Human Behavior
EC21. Biology and Human Behavior: The Neurological Origins of Individuality
EC22. Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science
EC23. Understanding the Secrets of Human Perception
EC24. Understanding Genetics: DNA, Genes, and Their Real-World Application
Applied Psychology
EC25. The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life
EC26. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining the Brain
EC27. Scientific Secrets of Self-Control
EC28. Understanding Nonverbal Communication
EC29. The Hidden Factor: Why Thinking Differently is Your Greatest Asset
EC30. How You Decide: The Science of Human Decision Making
EC31. Outsmart Yourself: Brain-Based Strategies to a Better You
EC32. Building Your Resilience: Finding Meaning in Adversity
EC33. Behavioral Economics: Where Psychology and Economics Collide
EC34. Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
EC35. Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders
EC36. How to Make Stress Work for You