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Introduces the essentials of designing, conducting, and evaluating research in psychology. Topics include: formulating research questions, understanding variables, research designs, control, conducting a literature review, sampling, measurement, collecting data, validity, reliability, and ethics. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered. Prerequisites: two semesters of successful coursework in psychology at EMU, PSYC 312 and PSYC 341 or PSYC 342, and STAT 120. (Fall only)
Core: WI
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Students complete a research project under the supervision of psychology faculty. Involves formulating a research question, conducting a literature search, collecting and analyzing data, writing and presenting a final report. Open to majors only. Prerequisite: PSYC 472.(Spring only)
PSYC 481 Psychology Career & Internship Preparation (1 SH)
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This capstone course builds on the skills developed in PSYC 482 by engaging in field experience. A written plan must be approved and a contract made with the agency where the practicum work will occur. The agency and the practicum instructor provide supervision. After students complete 80 hours of direct service in an area agency, they apply their learning in supervised settings by developing and presenting a case study, analyzing the integration of faith and practice, and exploring ethical decision making in the helping profession. The internship experience and processing sessions are designed to develop students' professional expertise in psychology. Prerequisites: two semesters of successful coursework in psychology at EMU; declared psychology majors only; PSYC 482481. (Fall only)
Core: CE
PSYC 499 Independent Study (1-3 SH)
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