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Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science (PR-WBSCI)
Professional CertificateYear: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville) or Online
About this course
Coordinator
Jacqui Francis
Contact
Faculty of Education
Currently enrolled students
Future students:
Overview
Award title | Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | Non-AQF |
Credit points | 25 credit points |
Duration | 6 months part-time or 6 months part-time |
The Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science is designed for students who are interested in scientifically-grounded approaches to understanding and supporting wellbeing personally and professionally. The course aims to equip graduate students with the skills, knowledge and abilities to apply positive psychology and wellbeing science principles to real-world contexts. The course emphasises critical thinking and contextually relevant analysis and application of concepts.
The program provides a foundation of the historical developments of the positive psychology field; explores key elements, theories, and perspectives from a range of scholars and practitioners; and considers strategies for translating wellbeing science into practice. Through experiential learning approaches, students explore applications of the positive psychology perspective personally and professionally.
The program draws on a variety of pedagogical approaches to promote deep learning, connection with others, and critical scholarship, providing students with skills to apply their knowledge in the future.
Links to further information
Information for future students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-wellbeing-science/
Last updated: 8 November 2024