Dr. Happy — NJ university wants to create new doctors in ‘happiness’ studies Jen Ursillo Published: August 8, 2025 Centenary University in Hackettstown (Centenary University)

😀 How would like to study happiness in school?

😀 A NJ university is launching the world's first Ph.D. in Happiness Studies

😀 You could become a Chief Happiness Officer

HACKETTSTOWN — How would you like a degree in Happiness Studies?

Centenary University in Hackettstown is launching the world’s first doctorate-level degree in Happiness Studies at the end of August, with 25 students from New Jersey and all over the world enrolled.

It’s a virtual four-year, 66-credit program that aims to help people become happier and help them help others do the same, said Tal Ben-Shahar , professor and director of

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