PSY 4012: Evolution of Modern Psychology at Baruch College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Evolution of Modern Psychology (PSY 4012) at Baruch College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 2 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Dan Benkendorf and Elizabeth Reis.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Dan Benkendorf ranks chillest (Chill) and Elizabeth Reis least chill (Busy).
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Requirements
Prerequisite: Two courses in psychology at the 3000 level.
About this course
The course examines theoretical and conceptual problems in the development of psychology as a science. We begin with a historical review of key theories and theorists in psychology. Students have opportunities to explore the historical roots of different theories and locate and critically analyze scholarly articles that shaped as well as redefined how we interpret challenges that students might encounter in everyday life.
Best professors for PSY 4012 at Baruch, Fall 2026
- Dan BenkendorfChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.6 (80) · difficulty 2.2/5 · 95% would take again
- Elizabeth ReisChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.4 (147) · difficulty 3.2/5 · 45% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
PSY 4012 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:51 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about PSY 4012 at Baruch
- Who teaches PSY 4012 at Baruch in Fall 2026?
- Dan Benkendorf and Elizabeth Reis are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PSY 4012 at Baruch hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PSY 4012 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.