PSCH 4335 - History of Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours Lecture: 3
Contact Hours Lab: 0

Students are introduced to the development of psychology as a scientific discipline, beginning with a survey of ancient philosophical thought, and leading to the eventual combination of ideas and methods from physiology and philosophy. Current trends in contemporary psychological investigation are discussed in terms of persistent questions regarding, for instance, the mind/body question, nature vs. nurture, the correspondence between realities and understanding the nature of knowledge, and the place of humans in the universe.

Prerequisites: PSY 1302 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor
Equivalencies: PSY 4335

Campus: RGC

Texas Common Core:
Course Level: Senior