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Overview
Psychology - Positive Health Psychology from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) investigates people who are physically and mentally healthy despite the presence of otherwise harmful physical, social, or environmental conditions. Offered jointly by the School of Community & Global Health and the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences, this unique master’s program in positive health psychology explores the relationship of optimism and physical health, positive health behaviors, and the role social support and relationships play in maximizing health and well-being.
You’ll gain a unique combination of insights applicable to a wide range of professional options, including managed care, mental health, and such federal agencies as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Program Highlights
- Positive psychologists who are also competent in epidemiological and public health principles are well positioned for careers at managed care organizations, mental health departments, and federal agencies.
- The proximity to local health departments in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties provides many employment and educational opportunities for students.
- All students in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences who request financial aid receive some amount. DBOS also regularly hires students for paid teaching assistantships.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Advanced Topics in Positive Psychology
- Health Behavior Program Development
- Applied Multiple Regression
- Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 1590 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
GRE® Required
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
47520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
47520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
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Financing
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