View photos from the College of General Studies 2008 Graduation. Congratulations again to all of our graduates! View: Main Photo Page or Slideshow.
Wednesday, September 10, 17, and 24
Whether you're interested in earning your bachelor's degree or just want to take classes, Penn's College of General Studies has something for you. To learn more, just drop in to our office to visit with one of our enrollment specialists. More>
"Martin Seligman talks about psychology — as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?" More>
Meet Our Graduates & Faculty
Shawna Mitchell
Master of Applied
Positive Psychology '06
“When given the chance to join the first MAPP class, I knew I wanted to dive head first with positive psychology pioneers; the opportunity was too beautiful to pass up. To be surrounded with incredible theories, such incredible minds this is what education truly is.” Read More
Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania's College of General Studies, where you have the opportunity to achieve a world-class education on a schedule that fits your life. More>
New Student Orientations for Fall 2008
Now Playing on iTunes U: Ken Burn's "The War"
THE WAR, the most watched PBS series in the last decade, now serves another tour of duty as an excellent online educational resource. WETA, Washington D.C.’s public broadcasting station, provides film clips, lesson plans, and additional educational resources for students and teachers. Watch — and enjoy — them today on iTunes U.
Center encourages people to embrace theory of positive thinking
Deborah Swick, the associate director of education at the Positive Psychology Center, said that since its inception in 2006, the masters program is constantly "growing and attracting people of every genre." More>
Fall Term Course Guides Now Available
It's time to think about the exciting courses you might take for the Fall 2008 term. The Course Guides are available in PDF format and in an Online Searchable Database.
"Walk-In Wednesdays"
September 10, 17, and 24!
11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. and
4:30-6:30 p.m.