PSY 102 - H istory of Psychology

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This course examines the roots of modern psychological thought. Students will trace these roots from their early origins in philosophy and the natural sciences through the early schools of psychology and on into its current form. In addition to learning about the major schools of psychology, students will explore how cultural and political forces shaped the development of various psychological theories. In addition, students will also examine the lives of the men and women whose works created psychology's foundation. Students will select a person or a classic experiment to research and present to the class. Prerequisite: PSY 101; Offered in the spring semester

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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