PSYCH 3390: Directed Research in Psychology

Course Description

This course is a research apprenticeship with a faculty member (who must approve enrollment) that involves assisting a faculty member in the development and execution of empirical research, or receiving mentorship from a faculty member in developing an independent research project. The course (and research) should culminate in a presentation to the faculty member's research group or a research conference. Enrollment is generally limited to psychology majors and minors, and especially students who are exploring plans to pursue a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience. Psychology majors and minors takingPSYCH 3390to fulfill the Neuroscience Certificate should be working with one of the approved faculty mentors for that certificate program. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours, but only 3 hours count toward 3000-4000 requirement for the psychology degree.