Research Opportunities

The psychology faculty are actively involved in exploring various aspects of human and animal functioning through their own research. An important component of a student's education in the department is direct involvement in psychological research.

All students participate in empirical research as part of their coursework. There are 14 research courses currently available. The topics for research courses range from infancy and child development to adult development and aging and everything in between. Students in 200-level research courses present the results of one of their projects in a poster symposium at the end of the semester. Students in 300-level research courses present their findings in an oral paper session.

•  Pictures: Fall 2008 Research Symposium
•  Pictures: Spring 2009 Research Symposium

The faculty also welcome students who are interested in conducting research projects outside of 200- and 300-level courses. Opportunities for student research include Summer Research, Senior Research, Directed/Independent Study, and Research Assistantships with specific faculty.

• The Summer Scholars Program
• Senior Research
• Other Research Opportunities