ISI - PSYC 4150 - History and Systems of Psychology
Course Description
History and Systems of Psychology is a field of scientific inquiry; overview of development of schools of thought, prominent figures, and key theories.
This course will offer an introduction to psychology through the study of its historical development. From psychology’s founding as an independent discipline to modern schools of thought, an integrative approach will realize the evolution of the field to its current state.
Since the founding of psychology in 1879, various schools of thoughts and methodologies to psychological inquiry have dominated the times. Vehicles of change that have fostered its growth as a scientific discipline are made evident in the intellectual spirit of the times, contextual factors, and pivotal figures who have promulgated their own theories and subject matters. By integrating these factors, we can develop an understanding of the continuity between various psychological domains and serve to create a holistic view of modern psychology.
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: Two upper-division psychology courses.
Learner Outcomes
- This course will use a historical approach to the study of the development of modern psychology.
- Various schools of thought have dominated throughout the course of psychology’s history. Understanding the development of each of these domains through influential contexts, individuals, and events will make evident the relationships between ideas, theories, and research methods within the field of psychology.
Required Course Materials
- Shultz, Duane P., and Sydney Ellen Schultz. A History of Modern Psychology. 9th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing, 2008. ISBN-10: 0-495-09799-3; ISBN-13: 978-0-495-09799-0
- Benjamin, L. T. A History of Psychology: Original Sources and Contemporary Research. 3rd ed. Blackwell Publishing, 2008. ISBN-10: 1-405-17710-1; ISBN-13: 978-1-405-17710-8
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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Prerequisites
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology- ISI - PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (Complete)
- EP0034 - ISI - Pre-Req of PSYC 1101 Tra