Directed Research
Directed Research (PSY 1903) is an opportunity for students to get involved with research under the supervision of a faculty member of the psychology department or certain other laboratories. This experience is particularly valuable for students interested in pursuing honors in psychology and/or graduate study in psychology.
Students must meet the following requirements before the start of Directed Research:
- Overall GPA 3.0 or higher
- 12 credits of psychology (including current term)
- STAT 0200 or STAT 1000 or STAT 1100 Statistics
- PSY 0035 Research Methods in Psychology
If you do not meet the requirements, your faculty supervisor may admit you by completing the specified Directed Research Prerequisite Waiver section on the learning agreement.
Credit Options
Students may take a maximum of 3 credits of PSY 1903 in one term and a maximum of 6 credits on any one research project. Students may use 3 credits of PSY 1903 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. Credits are determined by the number of hours spent on the project over the term:
- 1 credit= 55 hours
- 2 credits= 85 hours
- 3 credits= 120 hours