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University offers world's first degree in "Happiness Studies"

Woman smiling holding degree after graduation
Woman smiling holding degree after graduation
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Choosing a major is such a rite of passage and a momentous occasion in one's academic career, but it also can be one of the most stressful.

Well, Centenary University wants to help take the stress out of their students' lives by offering what they are calling the world's first degree in "Happiness Studies."


According to the university, the program will "explore the implications of happiness for individuals, the workplace, and our broader society."

University President Bruce Murphy explained in his announcement: "This online, 30-credit graduate degree is an interdisciplinary program designed for leaders who are committed to personal, interpersonal, organizational, and societal happiness. Grounded in science and research, this new degree will study happiness and resilience to prepare graduates to make an impact in a wide range of fields."

Tal Ben Shahar, a happiness expert and the director of the program, told Fox News, "Whatever profession you identify, there is a place – a very important place for happiness studies – for the science of well-being."

The program is set to launch virtually in the fall, and will cost students $17,700.

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