PSY 7800 History and Systems of Psychology

This course is a survey of the development of modern psychological thought beginning with the early Greeks and culminating in the twenty-first century. The emphasis within the course will be upon the development of psychology as a science and the rise of the applied aspects of psychology. The origins of the scientific method and the early attempt to apply this methodology to psychological issues will also be presented from several perspectives.. Particular attention will also be given to key historical figues in their cultural context and their impact on the field.
Credits: 3.0