History and Systems of Psychology

An historical survey of the epistemological and theoretical roots, development, and contemporary understanding of professional psychology as a practice grounded in science. Emphasis is placed on the empirical underpinnings of professional psychology, as well as on the importance of societal and cultural context in the evolution of our psychological understanding of human behavior. Special emphasis will be given to the history of clinical psychology, and the influence of other branches of psychology on the development of clinical practices.