Directed Reading
Directed Reading (PSY 1902) is intended for students who wish to study an area of psychology that is not covered by an existing course, or the subject of a course that is not regularly offered. Students may use 3 credits of PSY 1902 to fulfill one of the psychology degree course requirements. Please talk to your advisor to determine which requirement this may fulfill in regard to your own degree progress. Guidelines for PSY 1902 Directed Reading.
PSY 1902 is taken for a letter grade.
Prerequisites
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Completion of relevant coursework based on topic
- Permission of faculty sponsor
Credit Options
Credits are determined by the number of hours spent and should be discussed with the faculty sponsor.
- 1 credit = 55 hours
- 2 credits = 85 hours
- 3 credits = 120 hours
Registering for PSY 1902
- The student must approach an instructor who is an expert in the area of interest. If the instructor agrees to direct the reading course, a topic, tentative reading list, and grading system are agreed to. The student and instructor must complete a learning agreement.
- The student should make 2 copies of the learning agreement and then take it to the Psychology Advising Office for processing.
- The student meets with the instructor at least once a week to discuss the readings. It is recommended that the student prepare written notes and comments on the readings each week.
- By the last week of classes, the student submits to the faculty sponsor a final reading list with notes on the readings and any papers written to the instructor.
- The instructor reports the grade to the Psychology Advising Office during exam week.