PS 404 - History & Systems in Psychology

Instructor: COL Glenn Sullivan
Location: Carroll Hall 304
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for psychology majors and is a requirement for graduation. It provides an in depth review of historical events and figures leading to the emergence of the science of psychology and the development of major psychological theories. The philosophical and scientific origins of psychology as a science are analyzed as well as the impact of emerging movements on important psychologists. The focus of much of the reading is the history of psychology as reflected by the individuals, theories, and experimental investigations of this discipline. Rather than focus on broad philosophical and historical issues, the course is aimed at specific emerging philosophical trends that lead to the development of the discipline.

Textbook: Henley, T. B. (2024). An Introduction to the History of Psychology (9^th ed.). Cengage. Prerequisite(s): PS 201 with minimum grade of C.