Research Topics in Psychology

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

432

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Literature reviews, research design, data collection, and reporting for research in psychology. Integrated Lab. Requires an approved senior capstone application.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

Yes

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Complete a comprehensive empirical study from establishing a theoretical psychological framework to presenting results.

Outcome

Design data collection materials, collect empirical data, and analyze research data using appropriate statistical tests.

Outcome

Apply knowledge of the guidelines for ethical treatment of research participants.

Outcome

Present empirical research results following the manuscript guidelines set forth in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Dependencies

Programs

PSY432 is a completion requirement for: