UNIV2401/E: Joy and Achievement in Learning

Course Description 

This 1-credit hour course will investigate the paths connecting deep learning to one’s career objectives, leading to the pursuit of a joyful life. The class provides scholars opportunities to: practice skills regarding academic and professional purpose, success at UGA, and the building and maintenance of a joy-infused life. 
Three students at the Arches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Learning Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

  • Articulate their educational, professional goals in relation to their pursuit of a joyful life 
  • Apply understandings of well-being literature to their own goal pursuit, motivational attitudes and behaviors 
  • Practice behaviors conducive to achieving high levels of well-being, based on scientific research 
  • Develop a personalized career development plan, supported by steps in their academic goals 
  • Identify the main ideas and arguments of the well-known research of happiness and well-being 

 

Course Syllabi