Thesis
Students who are enrolled in PSYCH 4998 can consult with their faculty research advisor about completing a thesis within the lab. A thesis project involves independent research conducted by the student and supervised by a Department of Psychology faculty member, usually the lab's director.
Once students have secured their thesis advisor, they must enroll in the PSYCH 4999 or PSYCH 4999H course sequence and complete this across two semesters. A psychology thesis is noted on student's diploma in one of two ways: Research Distinction in Psychology or Honors Research Distinction in Psychology.
Requirements for Research Distinction
Student:
- is a psychology major
- works with a thesis advisor who has a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology
- graduates with an overall GPA of at least 3.0
- enrolls in PSYCH 4999.01 and PSYCH 4999.02 across two semesters with their faculty thesis advisor
- writes and successfully defends a Psychology Thesis
- observes all deadlines and submit all paperwork outlined here by the College of Arts and Sciences
Requirements for Honors Research Distinction
Student:
- is a psychology major
- is a member of the ASC Honors Program
- completes the Department of Psychology undergraduate honors requirements
- works with a thesis advisor who has a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology
- enrolls in PSYCH 4999.01H and PSYCH 4999.02H across two semesters with their faculty thesis advisor
- graduates with an overall GPA of at least 3.4
- writes and successfully defends a Psychology Honors Thesis
- observes all deadlines and submit all paperwork outlined here by the ASC Honors Program