3.00 Credits
(Pre-req.: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101.) Introduction to the historical foundation of psychology, its influence on contemporary psychological thought, and the growth of psychology as a science. The course covers concepts of various schools of psychological thought and contemporary theoretical systems as they have evolved historically, including ideas expressed by philosphers, physiologists, and psychologists. Emphasis will be on the major systems (or schools) of psychology, namely structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, and cognitive psychology within a broad context of both science and society. A consideration of how external events shaped the field and how science informs the psychological practices will be discussed. The impact of various forms of diversity on the science and study of psychology will be covered.