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PY 406 - Senior Thesis

Credits: 4

All psychology students must register for this course in the Fall and Spring semesters of their senior year. The courses are an extensive examination of a research question of interest to the student, to result in a written thesis. The student can conduct empirical or theoretical research. If empirical research is conducted, then the thesis will require a review of the literature, execution of an empirical methodology, explication of results, and a discussion.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

First Semester:

  • Understand and experience first-hand experience of the research process;
  • Reflect on the research process and analyze the role as a researcher;
  • Understand the ethical, moral, and social implications of research.

Second Semester: 

  • Conduct research;
  • Appreciate research and research-at-large;
  • Present research to the research community.



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