History, Philosophy & Systems of Psychology

PSYC3550

Title	History, Philosophy & Systems of Psychology
Code	PSYC3550
School	RACL
Module Level	3
Module Code	PSYC3550
Webster Code	PSYC3550/70
Rockford Code	PSYC346
Class	EL\|MA\|MI\|
Availability	DE\|SA\|
Available Summer	N
Semester	1
Credits	3
Contact Hours	42
Course Length (wks)	14
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this course, students will have acquired a basic understanding of: The chronological history of the origins of psychology, and the historical context surrounding the major ideas that led to its development. The key figures and schools of thought in the history of psychology. The historical perspective of some of the more recent areas within psychology.
Presentation	Two weekly sessions, consisting of lectures and in class exercises
Pre-Requisites	PSYC1100 and 6 credit hours of psychology; or permission of the instructor.
Course Conduct	Attendance & Punctuality Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook Mobile Telephones Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct