Department of Psychology Records 1876-[ongoing]

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Department of Psychology Records 1876-[ongoing]

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Records contain information about the department's history, academic courses, syllabi, examinations, and finances. Also included is information on events sponsored by the department and on the students' Psychology Club. Types of materials include typescripts, photographs, and news clippings.

2 boxes; (1 linear ft.)

eng,

Smith College Archives

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The first psychology course was offered at Smith College in the fall of 1878, but only to the senior class. It was a General Psychology course and was listed under the Department of Mental and Moral Philosophy until 1900, when the Department of Philosophy was created. At the same time, the first professor was hired to specifically teach psychology - Arthur Henry Pierce, after whom Pierce Hall, home to the Psychology Department offices for many years, is named. Advanced coursework st...

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