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PSY 390/492 - Research Group: Research Roundtable
Requirements
- PSY 299 Completed
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Sophomore status
- Sponsorship by faculty member
Restrictions
- Psychology Major: PSY 390 counts as a Specialized Course; PSY 492 counts as a Senior Experience course. Students may count up to one 300-level ELOPsy (Experiential Learning Opportunities in Psychology) course at the Specialized level, one ELOPsy as a Psychology Option, and one 400-level ELOPsy course at the Senior Experience level.
- Psychology Minor: One PSY 390 or PSY 492 will count toward the Psychology minor as a course taken at the 300-level or above.
- Students may enroll in PSY 390 and/or PSY 492 more than once.
- Repeat research courses on the same project must show SUBSTANTIAL change in learning objectives
Course Description
Research Roundtable (5 - 12 students) provides a group context for undergraduate research that is not lab-based and that will culminate in specific research products/reports. While several students' projects may be inter-related (e.g., relating to a research area of interest to a professor), the group may also include students whose research focus is somewhat different (but still within the domain that is acceptable to the professor). Thus, a professor might feel comfortable sponsoring 3 students who are working together in one area (e.g., related to identity), 3 students who are working in another area (related to attributions, e.g.), and 3 students who have individualized interests. The breadth of topics included is at the discretion of the professor, and may vary from semester to semester. Students select their topics before signing up for the course, so that the professor can determine whether the topic is one which she/he is willing to include. Also, pre-selection of the topic assures a speedy start to the research process.
Students meet weekly (or more often) for sharing progress and questions. This exchange of ideas broadens the experience for all students, and improves the individual projects.
