University introduces first master’s degree in ‘Happiness Studies’

By Jenny Goldsberry

Published March 26, 2022 5:11pm ET

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University introduces first master’s degree in ‘Happiness Studies’ — FILE - A smiley face balloon floats over Revere Beach in Revere, Mass. as beachgoers head for the water on Sunday, July 16, 2006. According to a report released in December 2013 from the National Academy of Sciences, which advises the U.S. government, by gauging happiness, there'd be more to consider than cold hard cash when deciding matters that affect daily lives. The panel of economists, psychologists and other experts assembled by the academy recommended that federal statistics and surveys, which normally deal with income, spending, health and housing, should include a few extra questions on happiness. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) | Michael Dwyer

Some New Jersey students will have something to smile about next semester.

Centenary University announced its first program in positive psychology, which will offer a master’s degree in Happiness Studies, will begin this fall. It is a 30-credit program, which typically takes full-time students nearly two years to complete.

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