PSY 5950 - History of Psychology

The historical and philosophical foundations of contemporary psychology are examined. Approximately equal emphasis is placed upon theoretical and applied aspects of the evolution of the modern science. The origin and development of current behavioral approaches constitute a major focus.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Psychology majors; Psychology graduate students.

Credits: 3 hrs.

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. May be repeated for credit, although the total number of hours in a degree program may not exceed five hours. All 5000-level courses in the Department of Psychology have a prerequisite of junior level status and of PSY 3300 and PSY 3600. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the course instructor.