Then vs. Now
History and Systems of Psychology: 1976-77 versus 2017: Each of these courses were offered at this time, however their descriptions are much different. In the academic year of 1976-1977, they describe this course as "The nature and theory in psychology, historical development, and current status of major theories"(SMCM Archives). Currently this course is described as, "The philosophical and scientific background of modern psychology. An examination of some of the historical approaches to the fundamental and persisting problems of psychology and their relationship to contemporary approaches".
Courses offered 1928-1979:
General Psychology (1928)
Elementary Psychology (1953-1958)
Psychology of the Exceptional Child (1958)
Child Growth and Development (1957)
Education(al) Psychology (1964)
Social Psychology (1966)
Adolescent Psychology (1969)
Human Growth and Development: Childhood and Youth (1971)
Abnormal Psychology (1971)
Counseling and Interpersonal Relationships (1971)
Clinical Psychology (1971)
Personality Theory (1971)
Developmental Psychology (1973)
Psychology of Learning (1973)
Humanistic Psychology (1973)
Experimental Psychology (1973)
Psychological Measurement (1973)
History and Systems of Psychology (1973)
Practicum Testing (1973)
Advanced Experimental Laboratory (1973)
Independent Study in Psychology (1974)
Psychological Statistics (1975)
Psychopathology (1975)
Comparative and Physiological Psychology (1975)
Experimental Child Psychology (1978)
Principles in Community Psychology (1978)
bold = not offered today
Courses today 2017-2018:
Introduction to Psychology
Psychological Statistics
Writing and Research Methods in Psychology
Learning and Cognition
Lifespan Development
Physiological and Sensory Psychology
Counseling Theories and Methods
Social Psychology
Psychology of Learning with Laboratory
Biological Psychology with Laboratory
Cognitive Psychology with Laboratory
Perception with Laboratory
Developmental Psychology with Laboratory
Social Psychology with Laboratory
Counseling and Psychotherapy with Laboratory
Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
History and Systems of Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Directed Research
bold = not offered back then
� Source: Plexuss (n.d.)