Self-Paced Online History and Systems of Psychology Course

Discover how psychology’s past shapes its present and future in this self-paced online course covering the evolution of psychology from philosophy to modern science.

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Why take History and Systems of Psychology?

This course provides an overview of the history and systems of psychology. In this course, we will explore the roots of modern psychological thought and methodology. We will trace these roots from their origins in philosophy and the natural sciences through the early schools of psychology and into its current form. We will also examine the lives and works of the men and women whose work laid the foundation for modern psychology. By the end of this course, it is expected that you will be able to:

• Name and describe the major systems of psychology.
• Identify significant figures within each system and describe their contributions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical ideas from which the discipline of psychology arose.
• Describe the current state of psychology and explain why some systems have survived and some have vanished.
• Describe the historical events and scientific discoveries that have influenced psychology and explain how future discoveries might continue to do so.
• Demonstrate an ability to conduct research on an historical figure and synthesize your findings in a written review.

This course has 21 lessons, including 3 proctored exams proctored by Honorlock. You can take one exam per week, finishing the course in as little as 6 weeks or taking up to 9 months. Please allow an additional 7-10 business days to process registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript.

Of the 21 lessons, 15 are connected to textbook chapters, 3 are proctored exams, and the final 3 lessons  include assignments related to the Historical Figure Paper.  The lesson topics include:

• The Study of the History of Psychology
• Philosophical Influences on Psychology
• Physiological Influences on Psychology
• The New Psychology
• Structuralism
• Functionalism—Antecedent Influences
• Functionalism—Development and Founding
• Applied Psychology—The Legacy of Functionalism
• Antecedent Influences
• The Beginnings
• Behaviorism—After the Founding
• Gestalt Psychology
• Psychoanalysis—The Beginnings
• Psychoanalysis—After the Founding
• Continuing Developments in Psychology

What is required to take this online course?

The textbook for this online course is Schultz, D. P., & Schultz, S. E. (2016). A History of Modern Psychology, 11th edition, ISBN: 9781133316244.

Why Take Online Classes at UND?

Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:

• Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
• Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
• Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.

Flexible 100% Online Course

You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.

Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.