Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Records
Title
Psychology Department Records
Date(s)
- 1980-1992, 2005 (Accumulation)
Extent
0.21 linear feet (1 small document case)
Shares document case with:
- UA 6.12 Philosophy and Religion Department Records
- UA 6.16 Latin American Area Studies Program Records
- UA 6.17 Women's Studies Program Records
- UA 6.19 Global Studies Records
Name of creator
Administrative history
Courses in psychology were first introduced at South Dakota State University in 1885 as a combination of philosophy and psychology. In 1913, psychology was merged into the Department of Education. After 1913, the offerings slowly grew from two to twelve courses and staffing increased. In 1954, the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology was authorized. Except for the years 1938-41 when psychology existed as a separate department, psychology remained in association with education until 1967 when it was again combined with philosophy as a separate department. The following year it again became an independent Department of Psychology and has so remained. The Department of Psychology offers a BS degree. Within the psychology major, students may pursue a pre-professional curriculum, an applied curriculum, a teaching option (preparation for secondary school teaching) or a psychological services option.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Composed of programs, newsletters and posters produced by the department.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
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Finding aids
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Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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