PSY 494 - Advanced Mentored Research Team (2-4 Cr.)

Planning and executing an empirical research project on a faculty-mentored research team at an advanced level. Each credit requires 45 research team hours. To count as an “Advanced Practicum Experience” course in psychology, and also as a Psychology Capstone, students will ordinarily complete 2 credits of PSY 394 Mentored Research Team, followed by 2 credits of PSY 494 (4 credits total). In addition to the course topic and relevant skill development, students will focus on broader integration of and reflection on their educational experiences. Must be taken for a letter grade. Can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 5 courses in psychology, including PSY 302 or PSY 305; PSY 394; junior or senior standing; and permission of instructor.