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MA in Happiness Studies

Yaroslav Aristeiguieta

"HSA program has made my dreams come true!"

United States

The HSA certificate has been transformative in my life. I'm grateful for the high-quality teachings of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar which have been a world of knowledge and inspiration that have enriched my life and have transformed the way I see the world. What I have learned gave me the extra push I needed to materialize my dream of creating a gratitude practice in the form of cards. Like Dr. Tal, I’m a firm believer that Gratitude is a superpower that every person on this planet can use to live a more satisfying life and become more resilient to take on everyday challenges. "
MA in Happiness Studies

Iris Shapira

"This was the best course I have ever encountered."

Israel

"The Happiness Studies Academy courses are so important for every human being from young to old to learn. It provides the most practical tools to elevate happiness and wellbeing. This was the best course I have ever encountered. Tal is a great lecturer, highly articulate and pleasant. He leads his students through a journey with a comprehensive material and knowledge that makes this course outstanding. I implement the tools I have learned in my everyday life and use it in my clinic as a Chinese Medicine practitioner. and it works :) Furtheremore; I started lecturing about happiness thanks to the coherent short lectures that Tal is providing each graduate. The HSA is a community of happiness minded people and as a student and graduate I am enjoying the weekly webinars that Tal is holding for this community. The webinars are a continuum to the courses and great reminders for me to stay in the happiness journey. I thank Tal and his staff so much for this wonderful opportunity for my personal and professional growth. "
MA in Happiness Studies

Isabel Castro

"This program has changed the way I see life... taught me the real meaning of success."

Mexico

¨This program has allowed me to guide the lives of children, parents and other women, towards a more harmonious, family oriented, spiritual lifestyle. Doing this has filled my heart with much happiness along the way. This program has done much more than allow me to guide their lives because it has also generated significant professional, personal and social changes in my life as well. Furthermore, this initiative has helped me deal with my emotions, has changed the way in which I see life and has taught me the real meaning of success. I wish I had known these profound issues regarding happiness, self-knowledge, the integral being, and neuroscience, since the beginning of my professional life because many things would have been easier to deal with as an executive, a wife, a mother and a business driven person. Thank you Tal, for all your lessons which have guided me along the path of joy, happiness, and what really matters in life. Many thanks to you, Happiness Studies Academy and to all your wonderful Academic Team."
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Q&A

  • If you are interested in becoming happier, and/or interested in helping others become happier, then this program may be right for you. More specifically, here are some of the situations that may be relevant for you:

     

    • As a coach—helping your clients become happier, as well as more receptive to change.

     

    • As a therapist—beyond making your clients happier, contributing to their resilience and ability to overcome difficulties.

     

    • As a manager—increasing levels of wellbeing in the organization, and with it increasing productivity, creativity, and retention.

     

    • As a teacher—helping you become a better, more authentic teacher, while helping your students lead healthier and happier lives, and improving their performance in school.

     

    • As a consultant—helping you bring out the best in individuals, teams, and organizations.

     

    • As a parent and/or partner—learning to bring out the best in yourself and your family, cultivating more positive and authentic relationships.

  • Here is a partial list of the potential benefits of CiHS:

     

    • Engage with rigorous and accessible material that can help you find more meaning and joy in your life.

     

    • Learn to help others—whether family members, friends, or colleagues—lead a happier, more meaningful life.

     

    • Assume the role of Chief Happiness Officers (CHOs) or a Wellbeing Program Manager of an organization—whether a business, an NGO or a school.

     

    • Conduct workshops, lead seminars, and deliver lectures in the field of Happiness Studies to the general public and/or professional groups.

     

    • Ongoing access to new material including the latest research and ideas in the field of happiness studies.

     

    • Exclusive access to live, online and face-to-face events.

     

    • Membership in a supportive international community dedicated to making the world a better, happier place.

  • The Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS) is the first and only program of its kind. While there are several programs that focus on the psychology of happiness or the philosophy of happiness, there is no program or course that explores happiness through the lens of different disciplines—including psychology and philosophy, as well as history, theology, biology, economics, literature, art, and more. The program provides the knowledge and tools to generate happiness on the individual, interpersonal, organizational, and national level.

  • The certificate in Happiness Studies program is a year-long online program and comprises two courses: 1. Introduction to Happiness Studies. A theoretical and scientific exploration of the field (26 weeks) 2. Facilitating Happiness. Evidence-based tools and techniques for a happier life (20 weeks). The first course includes 26 lectures and 13 live webinars, while the second course includes 14 lectures and 6 webinars – all led entirely by Dr. Ben Shahar. You will receive lifetime access to lectures and the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and learn through the live webinars. In addition, each week you will receive guided meditations, visualization exercises, journaling activities and more.

  • No :) - This is an ONLINE program. You can learn from wherever you are and integrate the teachings into your day to day life. We estimate you will have to DEVOTE 3-4 hours a week to the lessons.

  • We are sure you will! But, in case you won't, you can get a refund within 30 days.

  • October 8, 2025.

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