PSYC 4490 Independent Research Project

Special project involving original research in some area of psychology. Written report and seminar presentation of findings are required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 2202 and junior standing and written prospectus approved by a psychology faculty member.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Design an original research project.
2. Conduct a literature search.
3. Critically analyze literature.
4. Form hypothesis and test it.
5. Collect and analyze data.
6. Write a report of research project in APA format.
7. Present research findings.