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Life Coaching & Positive Psychology – Master's in Psychology Online

If you are searching for life coaching master's programs that integrate the principles of positive psychology with faith-based values, discover what Indiana Wesleyan University has to offer. With our master's in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology, you can develop the skills to help individuals thrive in a variety of professional settings and roles. Graduates are prepared to work as independent consultants, organizational coaches, or leaders who transform lives through evidence-based strategies and spiritual insight. Students in this program learn from experienced faculty who have worked in life coaching, counseling, and organizational leadership roles.

Why Pursue My MS in Psychology at IWU?

There are several benefits to earning your degree at IWU, whether you study online or on campus. We provide comprehensive student services, including tech support, tutoring, and full-time chaplains to all our students. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, ensuring that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling, purpose-driven career.

Plus, we lock in your tuition rate once you begin classes, helping you accurately forecast the total cost of your master's in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology program from start to finish. This commitment to transparency and support makes IWU one of the most trusted life coaching master's programs for faith-centered professionals.

What Will I Learn in This Life Coaching and Positive Psychology Specialization?

The master's in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology is designed to help students become competent, compassionate professionals who combine evidence-based coaching methods with a strong spiritual foundation. Courses explore a comprehensive range of topics, including lifespan development, leadership, psychopathology trends, and the intersection of faith and positive psychology.

This specialization equips students to support human flourishing, enhance well-being, and guide clients toward meaningful personal and professional growth. Graduates of IWU’s life coaching master's programs are prepared to serve as trusted leaders, advisors, and mentors in business, education, and community settings.

What Makes IWU Different?

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Tuition & Aid

30 Credit Hours

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$525/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

The curriculum for this master's in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology covers how to:

  • Develop professional skills and identity through virtuous goals and acts of service
  • Comprehend and analyze mental health and well-being from traditional psychopathology and positive psychology perspectives
  • Apply appropriate methods of positive psychology to promote patient flourishing
  • Integrate biblical principles into life coaching master's programs and real-world decision-making

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

PSY-520,PSY-525,PSY-530,PSY-535,PSY-540,PSY-545,PSY-561,PSY-562,PSY-563,PSY-590

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Business
  • Government
  • Industrial
  • Life Coaching
  • Non-profits


Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • The bachelor's degree may be in any field and there are no pre-requisite courses that must be completed prior to starting the program.
  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
  • Two recommendations from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic and professional competencies. Recent college graduates should have at least one academic recommendation.
  • Applicants who have been out of college more than three years should submit professional recommendations.
  • Completion of the 30-credit-hour course of studies with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in all IWU graduate work. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
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Accreditation
  • Completion of the 30-credit-hour course of studies with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in all IWU graduate work. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Take the Next Step

Take the next step toward your calling and explore one of the nation’s most trusted life coaching master's programs. Earn your master’s in Life Coaching & Positive Psychology online at IWU — and start helping others live with purpose, positivity, and confidence.

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