History of Psychology. A survey of the philosophical origins of psychology as an independent scientific discipline, with emphasis upon developments in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Traditional and contemporary approaches to learning, behavior, personality and clinical are examined. Theories of Personality. A survey of classical and contemporary theories, including person centered, psychodynamic, trait, and cognitive.
Attention is given to the historical roots, author and philosophical implications of each theory.
Theories of Psychotherapy. Attention given to relevant professional and personal ethical issues. Practicum in Psychology. A supervised experience in a clinical, counseling, educational, business, or research setting. Opportunity to develop skills such as interviewing, basic counseling techniques, personnel management, ethical decisions, psychological assessment and record keeping.