RCST School of Social Sciences (SOSS) is an interdisciplinary academic-professional
division that contains a cluster of career-focused education. The study of
Social Sciences bears a set of academic disciplines having in common the study
of the human, and social interactions between individuals, groups and their
environments.
RCST Master
of Positive Psychology (Research) is designed to
accentuates on the scientific study of wellbeing, happiness, purpose, and
strength. In this course, the students study how different methods and
techniques are used to better performances in a variety of settings ranging from
education to coaching to day today living.
The graduate program encourages students to build on their existing skills and
help them examine ways to use Positive Psychology in day-to- day life
situations. The key objective of this program is to equip students with the
skills, knowledge, and confidence to practice Positive Psychology and develop
Better Self-Esteem, Flourishing Relationships and Greater Outlook of Life.
Learning Outcomes
Master
of Positive Psychology
degree will enhance students' careers prospect and enable graduates to:
Specific Skills From Positive Psychology
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Describe the
fundamental assumptions and objectives of positive psychology
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Communicate
flourishing relationships with teams using the positive psychology interventions
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Idntify different
ways to define and measure happiness and variables related to happiness and
wellbeing
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Reflect upon
personal and professional relevance of variety of positive psychology and
wellbeing principles
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Employ positive
psychology interventions to increase personal well being through character
strengths, virtue, intra and interpersonal strengths
Generic
Skills
From Positive Psychology
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Productive organisational
and planning skills
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Improved Communication
and better teamwork skills
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Inquiring skills and the
ability to establish and create persuasive logical arguments
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Ability to collect,
elucidate and differentiate relevant supporting scientific evidence and data
Career Prospects
IN positive PSYCHOLOGY
Master
of Positive Psychology from RCST School of Humanities and
Social Sciences
will prepare
graduates for exciting and
challenging careers
related to working with Adults, Teenagers, and Children across a range of local
and international contexts, with specialise focus on Enhancing Wellbeing,
Building Capacities, Resilience and Strengths.
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Special Positive
Psychologist
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Mental Heath; Medical and
Allied Practice |
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School
Counsellor /
Teacher |
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Youth Workers. Social and Community Activist |
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Business / Team Managers |
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Life Coaches. Executive Coaches. Health Coaches |
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Day Care / Aged Care Specialist |
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Rehabilitation Therapist. Disability Support |
Program
Structure
and Content
SOSS qualified professors and practising
mentors has carefully designed the
professional-oriented
courses (practice-integrated courses) for the Master of Positive
Psychology. Below are Full List of recommended courses of studies for the Master of
Art in Positive Psychology. Student
that completed 6 Courses will earn the Graduate Diploma in Positive
Psycholog (this is a Pre-Master
degree award)
