PSY 8503 History and Systems of Psychology
This comprehensive course provides in-depth coverage of intellectual trends with an emphasis on the major systems of thought and key developments in basic and applied psychology. Examples of psychological thought encountered in ancient Greek and Roman periods as well as in Chinese, Indian, Babylonian, Persian, Egyptian Arab, Spanish and Hebraic cultures are explored. Consideration is given to the contribution of women, people of color, and scholars from outside the United States on the emergence of psychology. Current trends toward globalization and multiculturalism are addressed through a recognition of intersectionality in the psychology of prejudice and privilege.