The requirements necessary to take History and Systems of Psychology is successful completion of 15 hours of psychology courses. Some suggested prerequisite courses include: Psychology 105 (Introduction to Psychology), Psychology 355 (Experimental Psychology), and Psychology 225 (Statistics for Behavioral Sciences).

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Courses in Psychology

The following are some suggestions from former students of Antonio E. Puente, Ph.D.:

1. Come to every class.
2. Pay close attention to every aspect of class discussion.
3. If you must miss a class, you should contact Dr. Puente (if possible) prior to your absence and ask him to record that day’s lecture for you (you provide the recorder). The day you return, you should ask at least 2 students in your class if you could copy their notes. Ask 2 students who do not sit close to each other and preferably someone that you are aware has a good understanding of what is going on in class.
4. Tape the lectures but do not use these tapes as a replacement for taking notes.
5. Consider bringing your laptop for taking notes
6. Write down everything you possibly can – if he says it then it is important and you may see it on the exams.
7. Do not underestimate the content and breath of the course.
8. Do not memorize your notes – understand them.
9. Be prepared to think. This course requires you to think – these exams are not a memory test but require you to think and apply your knowledge.
10. Attend any study session offered.
11. Do not study old exams, use them to understand testing methods.
12. Start on your paper early; be creative; work on it regularly.
13. Take advantage of any extra credit opportunities (especially the out of town conferences).
14. If personal things start getting in the way, discuss them with the professor in order that your class performance can be understood and, if necessary, steps taken to remedy the situation.
15. Sign up for the list serv as soon as possible.
16. Realize that this course about the development of your own history more than the understanding of the history of psychology.

Personal note to all students taking this course with Dr. Antonio Puente from some of his former students:

"You should remember that this is a senior level course and you will be expected to work at a senior level. This course requires you to attend class daily and I suggest recording his lectures but you should not use the taped lectures as a crutch but rather as a study aid. As one of Dr. Puente’s former students, I feel that I can safely say that this course is only as interesting as you make it. Dr. Puente makes his lectures interesting and exciting to the student who is willing to learn. Some students may find it better, as I did, to take the course during a summer session. I decided to take the course in the first summer session of 1998. I would advise to the dedicated student to take the course during the summer, however, if you are going to do that, go to class EVERYDAY and on the first day of class, have ideas about what you wish to do for your Sperry paper so that you can discuss it with Dr. Puente and get started on it immediately (if not sooner)." Note that I completed the first web page for his course.
Kara Leigh Watson (original designer web page)

"I took PSY 405 in the fall of 1995. As a psych major, the course was required so everyone had to take it. I had already taken intro as well as psychopathology with Dr. Puente so I felt comfortable with his teaching style and his demanding nature. Other students didn't. Half of the people that showed up the first day ended up dropping the class. I heard horror stories that the class was worse than any the psychology department had to offer. I decided to find out for myself. The class was very demanding and the tests were challenging to say the least, but I loved it. The class is perfect for those who aspire to have a career in psychology; for we must know the history of psychology before we can decide the future of it. For those who are just trying to get by, it is a nightmare. If you don't take notes......you fail; don't pay attention to what is being said (jokingly or not)......you fail; don't study for the test or go to the review sessions......you fail. The formula is very difficult and takes a lot of discipline. The class is two phases: 1. The exams, and 2. The Sperry paper. For the exams you must pay attention in class and take very thorough notes. Study the format of the exam (i.e. matching, fill in the blank, etc.) and your notes well and your home free. Well, not exactly. The Sperry paper is probably the most difficult part because it is imperative that you come up with a creative topic. Remember, he has seen probably thousands of papers on Sperry. Make your contribution original and different. Don't forget to adhere strictly to APA style and don't try to BS your way...he'll know. Well, that is all the advice I can give without getting into too much trouble. Good luck." Gabe Salazar (graduate MA graduate; Coastal Horizons Staff Member now Vice President of Human Resources, Foot Locker/Champs

I am finishing doctoral studies in the clinical psychology program at Chapel Hill. Dr. Puente asked me retrospectively what advise I could provide for aspiring students who are currently enrolled in this course. Here are some observations for your consideration; 
1. Take copious notes, consider taping the lectures.
2. Find a compatible fellow student early in the semester to begin studying with.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, miss class.
4. Keep your syllabus...this course was the only undergraduate course which transferred to meet the requirements of my doctoral program at Chapel Hill.
5. Start on your paper early, make it interesting to you and to him (i.e., I did the original Sperry website).
6. Work really hard in this class and the payoff can be substantial.
7. Ask questions, participate, and get involved...this course is about psychology and about you.
Good luck...Edward Forrest Morrill (Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UNC-CH); re-designer of web page; deceased

Presentations (3 Points each): dates and lectures TBD

Conferences & Conventions (local- 9 points each; out of town- 15 points each):

Examples; Presentations (colloquiums by psychologists; North Carolina Psychological Association)

Here are some links to Psychology related information that you might find useful: 

American Psychological Association

North Carolina Psychological Foundation

 University of Chicago

 Oberlin College?

 Cal Tech.

 Harvard?