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PSY 308

History of Psychology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Historical background of psychology from the Greek period to the present. Development of psychology as a science and advances during this century.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
  • at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
  • Junior or Senior standing
PSY 101
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall, Spring and Summer

Terms

fall, spring, summer

Core

CO13

Restrictions

Junior or Senior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • discuss the global and historical themes that have contributed to the development of the field of contemporary psychology.
  • identify major psychological systems, their theories, the historical context in which they came to exist, and the individuals who contributed to their development through discussing the general progression of psychological thought and theory throughout history.
  • discuss the historical contributors to the current state of mental health treatment delivery.
  • effectively critique the role in which history plays in the development of psychological science.
  • demonstrate a level of comprehension of the various psychological systems in order to differentiate between and find commonalities across these systems. (CO13)
  • demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course students will apply the information to current events-providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings. (CO1, CO3)