(5 credits)
Students in this course focus on the historical and philosophical roots of psychology. Topics include schools of thought in psychology: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalytic, Gestalt, cognitivism, and humanistic. The course also explores the development of psychology as a profession, including applied psychology. Additionally, it examines contemporary perspectives such as positive psychology and addresses future directions for psychology as a global discipline. Themes of diversity and multiculturalism in psychology are highlighted.