Department of Psychology Records

Collection

Identifier: UA-5038

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Department of Psychology Records are primarily composed of administrative files relevant to the department. Documents include correspondence, course syllabi, grant proposals, policy and procedure reports, long-range plans, and information on curriculum. There are also memos from the Personnel Office, Registrar's Office, the Graduate School, the College of Arts and Sciences, Academic Affairs, the College of Education, and Business Affairs.

Dates

1965-1992
Majority of material found within 1976 - 1987

Creator

Appalachian State University. Department of Psychology (Organization)

Access Restrictions

The following accessions are partially or fully restricted due to the presence of personal information: UA.2005.077, UA.2005.078, UA.2005.148, and UA.2005.305.

Historical Note

The Department of Education and Psychology was formed in 1961, and classes in psychology were offered as a supplement to the education curriculum. The Department of Psychology became a separate department in 1965. The current Department of Psychology offers students the opportunity to pursue either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with the option of concentrating in specific areas of study. The department also has four master's level graduate programs in Clinical Health Psychology, General Experimental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and HRM, and School Psychology.

Extent

9.5 Linear Feet (19 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Department of Psychology provides students the opportunity to pursue either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree and also offers four master's level graduate programs. The Department of Psychology Records are primarly composed of administrative files relevant to the department, including correspondence, memos, course syllabi, grant proposals, annual reports, and information on curriculum.