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The Modern History of Mind
Welcome to this research guide for the History of Psychology. This guide contains library resources to help you be successful in this class.
On this page, see the course information and a quick list of research materials.
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Best Bets
The following can help you start your research.
See the Recommended Resources tab for more extensive lists of suggested materials.
Databases
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APA PsycArticles
APA PsycArticles from the American Psychological Association (APA) is a definitive source of full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology.
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Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a comprehensive database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
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History & Philosophy of Psychology
Peer-reviewed coverage of all theoretical perspectives on the history and philosophy of psychology.
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History of Psychology
History of Psychology features refereed articles addressing all aspects of psychology's past and of its interrelationship with the many contexts within which it has emerged and has been practiced.
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History of Psychology 101 by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780826195715Publication Date:Spanning the modern development of psychological science and practice—the era most relevant to today’s psychologists—this concise overview of psychology’s history focuses on how the field has striven to make a positive impact on society and the individuals within it.
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An Intellectual History of Psychology by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780299148430Publication Date:An Intellectual History of Psychology, already a classic in its field, is now available in a concise new third edition. It presents psychological ideas as part of a greater web of thinking throughout history about the essentials of human nature, interwoven with ideas from philosophy, science, religion, art, literature, and politics.
Psychology at Northwestern
These links will take you to official NWOSU university pages.
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School of Education
The School of Education offers a variety of undergraduate majors and a master of counseling psychology (MCP), a master of general psychology, and a master of education (M.Ed.) at the graduate level.
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Department of Psychology
The Psychology Department at NWOSU offers a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in sports psychology, grief and bereavement, substance abuse, and general psychology.
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Graduate Studies
If you are interested in furthering your higher education at Northwestern, we offer master’s degree programs in education, counseling psychology, general psychology, and American studies—and one doctorate program in Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP online).
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Master of Counseling Psychology
The master of counseling psychology (MCP) degree is a 48-hour counseling program. Two additional tracks prepare students for careers as licensed professional counselors or as licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
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Master of General Psychology
The goal of the MGP degree is to make a contribution to the supply of academically prepared graduates who will perform necessary duties in the field of behavioral sciences.