PSY 200 History and Systems of Psychology

This course surveys the origins and historical development of psychology as a discipline, beginning with its roots in ancient philosophy through the cognitive revolution of the mid 20^th century. It includes an examination of important and influential people, systems of thought, and classic experiments. It also examines the treatment of marginalized populations by the dominant psychology culture and members of those marginalized populations who made significant contributions to the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100. Offered every spring. 3 hour(s).