- Senior Research in Psychology

Catalog description

For seniors desiring to conduct advanced research in psychology. PSYC 451 is intended to provide an initial examination of the topic of interest, e.g. review of the relevant literature and development of methodologies that could be used in the research project. The content and scope of the work to be completed are determined in consultation with the advising faculty. Students with prior, substantial experience with the research topic may petition to move directly into PSYC 452 . Prior, substantial experience consists of at least one of the following completed within 12 months before beginning the course: summer research; independent study; directed study; or an alternate research experience approved by the psychology department. Students who plan to submit for recognition of a Senior Thesis with Distinction must either complete PSYC 451 followed by PSYC 452 or complete a summer research project followed by PSYC 452 in the fall of the same year. Consent of the advising faculty is required for registration in PSYC 451 . The grade is determined by the advising faculty. Completion of PSYC 451 does not fulfill a course requirement for the major.