PS 292W - Summer Independent Research I

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6-12
Credit Hours: 2-4

Summer Independent Research I is for rising third and second class students during Summer I, including SURI. Independent Research is designed to give students firsthand experience with the process of doing research in psychology. It will test and hone their ability to think critically, to work independently, to recognize gaps in their base of knowledge and skills, to develop strategies for filling those gaps, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively. This experience provides the opportunity for students to integrate and apply research principles and knowledge they have gained through the accumulation of their academics at VMI. Students are expected to design and carry out a substantial research project in collaboration with a Faculty Mentor. Upon completion of the course students will have achieved a full APA style research paper. Permission of faculty and department head required. Note: Writing Intensive Course (W). Prerequisite(s): PS 201 with a minimum grade of C; ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C.