PSY 4000 - History of Psychology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Required of Psychology majors. An examination of the philosophical issues that have troubled psychology as a science, such as determinism and free will, conscious and unconscious processed, the possibility and efficacy of self-knowledge, behaviorism vs. mentalism, and the relation of mind and brain. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Relate the history of psychology to current understanding of the field. 2. Identify key figures and key issues regarding past practices in psychology. 3. Build an understanding of how research and history impact modern practices in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 (Grade C or higher), AND completed at least 75 credit hours; or instructor permission. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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