Positive Psychology in Leadership unit (CAM622)

Online

Introduction

The aim of this unit is to introduce the concept of positive psychology into leadership practices and principles. The unit has been designed to encourage you to critically explore the theories, constructs and models within positive psychology, and how they can be integrated into the workplace environment, including your own professional practice. As a relatively new area of academic inquiry and application, but one with a significant evidence base, this field is concerned with what works in creating a flourishing work environment rather than focusing on organizational deficits. On completing this unit, you will be expected to be familiar with positive psychology concepts, be able to discuss these concepts critically, and be able to review the potential of positive psychology principles in terms of your own working relationships and leadership practice. Having said that, this unit will not be teaching you how to become positive psychology practitioners per se, but you will have the potential to draw on a positive psychology perspective in your approach to your work either as an employee or a leader in the health and human service context.

Summary

Unit name	Positive Psychology in Leadership
Unit code	CAM622
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Kristen Webb
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically explain the underlying principles and evidence base of positive psychology using clear, accurate, and audience appropriate communication.
• Analyse the relevance and application of positive psychology in specific workplace and organisational settings.
• Critique workplace challenges using positive psychology principles/strategies to maintain a healthy and vibrant workplace culture.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
069900	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Individual Study 8 hours weekly; Independent Learning 2 hours weekly.
Assessment	Applying Positive Psychology to Real-World Challenges: An Interview Study (30%)|Tailored Responses to Workplace Scenarios (30%)|A presentation to evaluate the role of Positive Psychology in Health and Human Service Leadership (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Lewis S (2011) Positive Psychology at Work; How Positive Leadership and Appreciative Inquiry Create Inspiring Organizations. Wiley Blackwell.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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