Directed Study/Independent Research Opportunities

PC 490 Directed Study/PC496 Independent Research

A Directed Study or Independent Research may be conducted in Fall and/or Spring semesters. Written permission of the instructor is required.

These opportunities allow students to work with a professor on his/her current research project, or students may conduct individual research (library or field) on a topic of interest that is not addressed in available classes.

Students are encouraged to approach professors who share similar research interests. Since professors' research varies from semester to semester, it is not practical to list current research topics. Ask your academic advisor which members of the faculty may be accepting Directed Study students to assist in research.

Once you have established who your supervising professor is going to be (during pre-registration), you must obtain the necessary paper work from the Registrar's Office/Web Site. Signatures are required before the end of Add-Drop, so plan ahead.

Research experience is extremely valuable. For students interested in pursuing graduate study, PC 490/PC496 is especially useful since research is an important aspect of graduate programs in Psychology.

PC 341 Research in Social Psychology

In-depth training in conducting research in the field of Social Psychology. Students are involved in the design of the study, preparation of materials, collection of data, data analysis, and preparation of the scientific report.

PC 342 Research in Developmental Psychology

In-depth training in conducting research in the field of Developmental Psychology through active participation in an ongoing program of research. Students are involved in the design of the study, preparation of materials, collection of data, data analysis, and preparation of the scientific report.

PC 343 Research in Biopsychology I
PC 344 Research in Biopsychology II

In-depth training in conducting research in the field of Biopsychology. Held at the Brockton V.A. Hospital research facilities, the course will include assisting in the conducting of animal research on topics such as sleep apnea, sleep deprivation and memory, learning and related topics. Attendance at periodic seminars at the Brockton V.A. Hospital.