PSY 4100 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)

An examination of the history of modern psychology with an emphasis on the development of the theoretical perspectives and systems of thought that organize knowledge in the field. Focus upon key historical figures who have influenced modern views of mind and behavior, attempting to place them in the context in which they lived. Important goals are to understand how early beliefs have influenced current practices, how techniques for generating new knowledge have changed what we know, and why knowledge of our past is important to modern psychologists. It is essential that students in the field of psychology develop and be able to articulate their own theoretical perspectives on human behavior. How others have done this in the past in order to help students think critically about current perspectives and develop their own views.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 2201 or PSY 201 or PSY 202; and PSY 2204 or PSY 204 or SOC 204.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once