Positive psychology and salutogenic perspective

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: PSAM27

The aim of the course is for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of positive psychology and the salutogenic perspective, and the connection to sustainability, well-being, and environmental and climate issues. The course addresses concepts and theories within the field of positive psychology and their significance from a sustainability perspective. Based on central concepts and theories in positive psychology and the salutogenic perspective, students develop an understanding of psychological resources and competencies and their importance for sustainable development. Group-based and individual reflection assignments constitute an important part of the course. The course requires and is based on active participation in learning activities, independent study, and literature reading throughout the course.

Behörighet

A bachelor-level degree, of which 90 credits must be in Psychology, including an independent project of at least 15 credits at G2E level. In addition, upper secondary level Swedish 3, English 6 or Swedish level 3, English level 2. An equivalence assessment can be made.

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• Positive psychology and salutogenic perspective

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Startdatum: 9 november 2026

  Slutdatum: 13 december 2026

  Studietakt: 100 %