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Interested in getting hands-on research experience? Learn more about joining of the many psychology labs!
Reasons to Join a Lab:
Learn how psychological science research is conducted.
Develop close relationships with professors in the department.
Great opportunity to gain research experience to add to a resume to prepare you for post-grad.
Contribute to the field of psychology!
Credit Options for Research:
PS 275/276 : Exploratory Research
1 credit, 3 hours a week
PS 373 : Research Independent Study
1-4 credits, 3-12 hours a week
PS 375/376 - Senior Thesis
4 credits, 12 hours a week
Completed over two semesters during senior year.
PS378 - Senior Seminar In Psychology
4 credits, 12 hours a week
Senior majors complete a 30-40 page literature review on a topic of their choosing.
Summer Research:
Sometimes professors allow students to work with them over the summer.
In most cases, these students were already in the professor's lab prior.
Competitive grants are offered to students interested in conducting summer research.