History and Systems in Psychology

Fall 2011 quarter

Faculty

Susan Cummings

Fields of Study

psychology

Prerequisites

Introductory psychology

Description

The purpose of this course is to provide an overall view of the emergence of psychology as a field, its historical roots, its evolution within a broader sociocultural context, and philosophical currents running throughout this evolution. Attention will be paid to the interaction of theory development and the social milieu, the cultural biases within theory, and the effect of personal history on theoretical claims. This course is a core course, required for pursuit of graduate studies in psychology.

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Mon

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening