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Aug 02, 2025
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PSY 4010 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY
credits: 3.0
This course assumes that students already have a substantial background in psychological theory drawn from other courses. The course begins with historical precursors to psychology found in philosophy and physiology. The course then covers the major historical schools of psychology: voluntarism, Gestalt psychology, structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and the cognitive revolution. Readings and lectures focus on the individuals behind these movements and the methods and results of their scientific research. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, and presentations. Method of Evaluation: Class presentations, reflection papers, and biographical projects. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
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