Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

The Certificate in Happiness Studies

* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Join Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Learn about this year-long online course,
taken by students from over 75 countries!

Thursday, February 9,
4 P.M. EST

Register your interest

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

The Certificate in Happiness Studies

* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Join Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Learn about this year-long online course, taken by students from over 75 countries!

Thursday, February 9,
4 P.M. EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

What's Happiness Got to do With Addiction?

Understanding the Process and Outcome

Tal Ben-Shahar and Keith Morgen team up for a free LIVE webinar!

Thursday, April 27,
8 PM EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

What's Happiness Got to do With Addiction?

Understanding the Process and Outcome

Tal Ben-Shahar and Keith Morgen team up for a free LIVE webinar!

Thursday, April 27,
8 PM EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

MASTERING HAPPINESS

Through an academic discipline
* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Join Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
To learn about the world's first
Master of Arts in Happiness Studies -
The Science of Wellbeing

Thursday, February 9,
4 P.M. EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

Can We Learn To Be Happy?

Experience the Certificate in Happiness Studies
Through Students' Testimonials

* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Join HSA Graduates' Panel
To
Learn about this year-long online course,

Taken by students from over 85 countries!


Thursday, February 23,
4 P.M. EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

Can We Learn To Be Happy?

Experience the Certificate in Happiness Studies Through Students' Testimonials

* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Join HSA Graduates' Panel
To Learn about this year-long online course, taken by students from over 85 countries!


Thursday, February 23,
4 P.M. EST

Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

MASTERING HAPPINESS
Through an academic discipline
* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *
Join Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
To learn about the world's first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies - The Science of Wellbeing

Thursday, February 9,
4 P.M. EST

The Certificate in Happiness Studies:
A Path to Personal and Collective Wellbeing

  • CiHS is a year-long online academic course created and delivered by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar (includes pre-recorded lectures and LIVE webinars)
  • It is comprised of 2 semesters, with 40 pre-recorded lectures & 2-3 hours of study recommended per lecture. Over the course of the year, a one-hour lecture is released every Monday. (4 lectures of 15 minutes each week)
  • The program provides the knowledge and the tools to generate HAPPINESS on the individual, interpersonal, organizational and national levels.
  • As a graduate, you can monetize by conducting workshops, creating “Happier Centers,” assuming Chief Happiness Officer, joining the HSA business club, and more.
  • 100% Online educational program; It can be accessed anywhere, at any time!
  • Delivered in English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese & Hebrew.

Last Chance To Join February Cohort

Register now or until March 1 (Late Enrollment)

Dream Big! Watch the HSA Experience

Potential Career Path
Researcher · Consultant · Coach · Policy Analyst · Educator

Graduates of the Certificate in Happiness Studies program may pursue a variety of careers, leveraging their interests and skills:.

In business, the principles of happiness studies can enhance an organization’s competitive advantage by creating a positive work culture that highlights employee wellbeing. This has been shown to increase productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction, and to reduce absenteeism and turnover.

In education, incorporating happiness into the curriculum or using happiness-based teaching methods can improve student engagement, motivation, and academic performance.

In the social services field, happiness interventions and trainings can be useful tools to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and improve their overall wellbeing

The Certificate in Happiness Studies:
A Path to Personal and Collective Wellbeing

  • CiHS is a year-long online academic course created and delivered by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar (includes pre-recorded lectures and LIVE webinars)
  • It is comprised of 2 semesters, with 40 pre-recorded lectures & 2-3 hours of study recommended per lecture. Over the course of the year, a one-hour lecture is released every Monday. (4 lectures of 15 minutes each week)
  • The program provides the knowledge and the tools to generate HAPPINESS on the individual, interpersonal, organizational and national levels.
  • As a graduate, you can monetize by conducting workshops, creating “Happier Centers,” assuming Chief Happiness Officer, joining the HSA business club, and more.
  • 100% Online educational program; It can be accessed anywhere, at any time!
  • Delivered in English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese & Hebrew.

Last Chance To Join February Cohort

Register now or until March 1 (Late Enrollment)

Dream Big! Watch the HSA Experience

Potential Career Path
Researcher · Consultant · Coach · Policy Analyst · Educator

Graduates of the Certificate in Happiness Studies program may pursue a variety of careers, leveraging their interests and skills:

In business, the principles of happiness studies can enhance an organization’s competitive advantage by creating a positive work culture that highlights employee wellbeing. This has been shown to increase productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction, and to reduce absenteeism and turnover.

In education, incorporating happiness into the curriculum or using happiness-based teaching methods can improve student engagement, motivation, and academic performance.

In the social services field, happiness interventions and trainings can be useful tools to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and improve their overall wellbeing

The Master Of Arts in Happiness Studies - The Science of Wellbeing
Contains the first program developed by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, The Certificate in Happiness Studies.

  • The MA is fully accredited by US Higher Education Committee
  • 100% Online (delivered in English)
  • Eligibility requirements: Bachelor's degree in any subject
  • Next Cohort Opens: March 6, 2023

18 month-long Program * 30 Credits * 1000+ hours of study

Happiness studies, as a field of research, seeks to understand what makes people happy and how happiness can be promoted and sustained. There are several ways in which happiness studies can be applied to other fields, such as business, education, social services, and more.

In business, the principles of happiness studies can enhance an organization’s competitive advantage by creating a positive work culture that highlights employee wellbeing. This has been shown to increase productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction, and reduce absenteeism and turnover.

In education, incorporating happiness into the curriculum or using happiness-based teaching methods can improve student engagement, motivation, and academic performance.

In the social services field, happiness interventions and trainings can be useful tools to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and improve their overall wellbeing

This degree is offered in partnership with Centenary University. 
Centenary University has a 150-year tradition of providing high-quality liberal arts and professional studies while helping students gain the skills and connections they need to prosper in today's world.

Dream Big! Watch the HSA Experience

The Master Of Arts in Happiness Studies - The Science of Wellbeing
Contains the first program developed by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, The Certificate in Happiness Studies.

  • The MA is fully accredited by US Higher Education Committee
  • 100% online (delivered in English)
  • Eligibility requirements: Bachelor's degree in any subject
  • Next Cohort Opens: March 6, 2023

18 month-long Program * 30 Credits * 1000+ hours of study

Happiness studies, as a field of research, seeks to understand what makes people happy and how happiness can be promoted and sustained. There are several ways in which happiness studies can be applied to other fields, such as business, education, social services, and more.

In business, the principles of happiness studies can enhance an organization’s competitive advantage by creating a positive work culture that highlights employee wellbeing. This has been shown to increase productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction, and reduce absenteeism and turnover.

In education, incorporating happiness into the curriculum or using happiness-based teaching methods can improve student engagement, motivation, and academic performance.

In the social services field, happiness interventions and trainings can be useful tools to help individuals overcome mental health challenges and improve their overall wellbeing

This degree is offered in partnership with Centenary University. 
Centenary University has a 150-year tradition of providing high-quality liberal arts and professional studies while helping students gain the skills and connections they need to prosper in today's world.

Dream Big! Watch the HSA Experience

Learn directly from the world's leading expert in happiness and positive psychology!

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies.

An internationally renowned lecturer and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard University's history, Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Leadership. His books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.

Tal consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness.

Learn directly from the world's leading expert in happiness and positive psychology!

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies

An internationally renowned lecturer and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard University's history, Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Leadership. His books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.

Tal consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness.

Unlock the Keys to Sustainable Addiction Recovery Through the Five Dimensions of Happiness Studies!

Discover how happiness and subjective wellbeing can be instrumental in treating addiction and supporting addiction recovery. Our expert speakers will highlight how the five dimensions of happiness studies - Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional - are already interwoven into the addictions counseling discipline, serving specific purposes in both treatment and recovery processes.


Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field and gain practical insights on how to achieve sustainable addiction recovery.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies

An internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar taught two of the most popular courses in
Harvard University's history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology
of Leadership.

He co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy and created the Certificate in Happiness Studies, the first-ever Master of Arts in Happiness Studies, and a Happier School program. His books

have been translated into over 30 languages and have appeared on
best-seller lists around the world.


Tal Ben-Shahar consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness.

Dr. Keith Morgen

Regional Director for the New Jersey Addiction Professionals Association, Clinical Supervisor and Author

Keith is a tenured Professor of Counseling and Director of the Graduate Counseling Programs at Centenary University (Hackettstown, New Jersey), where he is a prior recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Dr. Morgen is the author of over 40 scholarly articles and book chapters in the areas of trauma, older adult mental health care, prison-based mental health/addiction issues, and co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Morgen is the author of the book "Substance Use Disorders and Addictions" (Sage) which will be out in a 2nd edition in 2024.

Dr. Morgen is also the co-author of the book Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience (Columbia University Press) which was the 2022 recipient of the Society for Social Work and Research National Book Award. Dr. Morgen is a former President of the International Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors (a division of the American Counseling Association) and currently serves as the North New Jersey Regional Director for the New Jersey Addiction Professionals Association, an affiliate of NAADAC.

Dr. Morgen also serves on the NAADAC Standards Committee focused on older adult substance use disorders care. Dr. Morgen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (New Jersey), Approved Clinical Supervisor, and operates a counseling private practice in New Jersey where he works with clients diagnosed with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

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About HSA
Happiness Studies Academy, led by former Harvard professor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, delivers online multilingual educational programs ranging from a year-long "Certificate in Happiness Studies" to a fully online, fully accredited Master's degree.


HSA is home to a dynamic and supportive global network consisting of thousands of professionals from 85 countries.


The mission of the Happiness Studies Academy is to lead the happiness revolution, by educating leaders who are themselves dedicated to personal, interpersonal, and communal flourishing.To realize our mission, we at HSA take a wholistic, interdisciplinary approach to teaching happiness—first in the way we define happiness, and second in the way we teach it. We define happiness as the experience of wholeperson wellbeing, or in short, the experience of wholebeing.

Michelle Zou

Coach at Microsoft

United States

"Learning from a great teacher"

For many years, I have been focusing on success. I sacrificed today’s happiness for tomorrow’s success. I am so glad that I have met Tal and the Happiness Studies Academy, and learned how I can have both, so I am able to live a happier life and continue thriving for success.

Today, I am following my calling, to help individuals and organizations achieve both happiness and success. Learning from a great teacher, from the certificate program and the MA in Happiness Studies enables me to be a better leader, a better coach and trainer. I bring happiness into organizations and teams, applying what I have learned through coaching and training, helping organizations become wholebeing organizations, individuals achieve whole-person wellbeing and success. I am devoting my life to the Happiness Revolution, joining Tal to spread happiness to the world.

Cristiana Pinciroli

High-Performance Trainer

Brazil

"A must-do for those who seek a journey of growth"

It was with Tal that I became passionate about the science of happiness. He has taught me about the underestimated importance of both "the geniality of the and”, and the courage to do “me-search”, to inspire an ever-evolving path in life that combines meaning, wellbeing and success.
Tal and his programs are a must-do for those who seek a journey of growth, fulfillment and happiness.

Venki Raman

Energy Leadership

Canada

"Distill the vast ocean of Positive Psychology into practical and actionable ideas"

Three years ago, I made a transition from being a successful Canadian Bank Executive leading large National teams and significant business targets to become an Executive Coach. I work extensively with business leaders, coaches, mortgage and financial advisors.
The HSA course and our brilliant professor Dr. Tal Ben Shahar distill the vast ocean of Positive Psychology into practical and actionable ideas that I leverage to add value in my coaching practice! My clients benefit from enhanced Energy, Capacity, Performance and Productivity.
The HSA Institute is all about connection: Weekly Webinars, Retreats, Alumni & Business Club and of course a direct connection with the founders on a regular basis even for graduates are just a few examples that differentiate this fantastic institution!

J. Amato

Canada

"Advancing our
coaching careers."

"This puts us on a whole different levels as coaches and in advancing our coaching careers."

M. Dinis Jar

United States

"This is a life changing program."

"This is a life changing program. My life purpose is all about happiness and this program is exactly what I was looking for. This program is giving me so much to share with my clients, this is the perfect certification for what I want to do."

PHam Huong Giang

Netherlands

"Passionate
trainer."

.

"Tal is really a knowledgeable and passionate trainer. I love the way he delivers the lecture."

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Happiness Studies Academy is proud to present:

Mastering Happiness
Through an Academic Discipline

Thursday, September 15, 7 PM EST

* * FREE LIVE WEBINAR * *

Meet the creator of the world-famous "Certificate in Happiness Studies",
Introducing the Master Of Arts in Happiness Studies

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

An internationally renowned lecturer and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard University's history, Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Leadership. His books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages. Tal consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness.

Featuring a special guest

Dr. Bruce Murphy

The 14th president of Centenary University. Skilled in Curriculum Development, Organizational Leadership, Research, Student Affairs, and Staff Development. Strong business development professional with an Ed.D focused on Educational Leadership from Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. He then taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. A prolific writer, Tal's books have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.

Tal Ben-Shahar consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting and mindfulness.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies and the Happier School programs.

Tal is an avid sportsman and a certified yoga instructor whose work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, ancient wisdom and modern technology, science and art.