PSYC 450-451 Independent Research in Psychology
These courses are a two semester sequence intended for advanced (junior status or higher) students who wish additional experience in research design and statistical analysis. In PSYC 450 the student will investigate in depth a specialized topic in psychology resulting in a proposal that will include a literature review, hypotheses and proposed research design. In PSYC 451 the student will further investigate the topic by engaging in empirical research that is then analyzed, interpreted, and presented in a manuscript. These courses are recommended for students intending to continue their education in a graduate program.
Prerequisite
PSYC 354 and PSYC 355 and permission from the Chair of Behavioral Sciences.