PSYC 491 - Topical Research in Psychology

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PSYC 302.
Students conduct empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member and prepare a report on the study in APA format. Students will develop content knowledge and skills related to being a professional psychologist, including, but not limited to, reading and understanding current literature, developing research questions, designing research projects, conducting research, and communicating research results in written and oral form. Research topics will vary with the interests of the faculty member teaching a section.

Note(s): Students may be assigned a list of outside readings from a reading list of primary literature in relevant psychological journals.

This course will fulfill the Integrative Research Experience required of psychology majors in the revised major.