PSYCH 200 Independent Study in Psychological Issues (1-4 credits)
This course allows a student to focus on a Psychological Issue of personal interest, under the supervision of a Psychology faculty member. Completion of an introductory psychology course or a first year seminar is recommended. This course will not count toward elective credits for the Psychology or BCN majors. This course cannot be used to fulfill the lab requirement for the Psychology and BCN majors. This course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits. Letter graded (A-E).
How to Register for Psych 200: Once you have found a faculty member to work with, the faculty member will need to enter a permission for you to enroll in their section of Psych 200. Once the permission is processed, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
PSYCH 322 Field Practicum in Research Techniques for Psychology (1-4 credits)
This course offers an opportunity to apply academic knowledge within the context of a psychological research setting. It is intended to be an introductory experience within a psychology research lab. Completion of an introductory psychology course and at least sophomore standing are recommended. Psych 322 & 326 may be repeated for a combined maximum of 30 credits. Students should contact a Psychology Advisor to determine if these courses will work in their major plan. LS&A Experiential. This course is mandatory graded Credit/No Credit and while the course can fulfill the research/experiential lab requirements for the Psych or BCN major, they do not count towards a student's overall 32 credits.
How to Register for Psych 322: Once you have found a faculty member to do research with, the faculty member will need to enter a permission for you to enroll in their section of Psych 322. Once the permission is processed, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
PSYCH 326 Faculty Directed Early Research for Psychology (1-4 credits)
The student works with the instructor on various aspects of psychological research, completes readings, collects and analyzes data, and may produce a written report (as directed by the instructor). Psych 322 & 326 may be repeated for a combined maximum of 30 credits. Can fulfill the research/experiential lab requirements for the Psych or BCN major; students should contact a Psychology Advisor or consult their major worksheet. LS&A Independent. Letter graded (A-E).
How to Register for Psych 326: Once you have found a faculty member to do research with, the faculty member will need to enter a permission for you to enroll in their section of Psych 326. Once the permission is processed, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
PSYCH 422 Faculty Directed Advanced Research for Psychology (1-4 credits)
Arrangements may be made for adequately prepared students to undertake individual research of their own design under the direction of a faculty member. These courses are intended for students who have completed either PSYCH 322, 323, 326 or 327 and/or have the equivalent research experience (e.g. PSYCH 331/332), are of at least junior standing and have completed at least one psychology breadth course. Please note that the student must have a proposal approved by both the faculty member and then reviewed by the Undergraduate Chair and/or the Committee for Undergraduate Studies before registering for these courses. Psych 422 will fulfill the methods-based or research-based laboratory requirement (for both Psychology and BCN majors). Requires a final paper, a copy of which must be given to the Psychology Student Academic Affairs Office before the student's grade is issued. It is not ULWR eligible - students seeking to fulfill their ULWR should enroll in Psych 423 (see below). A maximum of 6 credits may be earned. Only one section of these courses may be taken within the same semester. Can fulfill the research/experiential lab OR methods lab requirements for the Psych or BCN major; students should contact a Psychology Advisor or consult their major worksheet. LS&A Independent. Letter graded (A-E).
How to Register for Psych 422: Once you have found a faculty member to do research with, complete the application below. The faculty member will be electronically notified to approve your application, and then it will be reviewed by the Psychology SAA Office. Once approved, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
422 Proposal Form (PDF file)
422/423 Proposal Examples
PSYCH 423 Faculty Directed Advanced Research for Psychology - ULWR (3-4 credits)
Arrangements may be made for adequately prepared students to undertake individual research of their own design under the direction of a faculty member. These courses are intended for students who have completed either PSYCH 322, 323, 326 or 327 and/or have the equivalent research experience (e.g. PSYCH 331/332), are of at least junior standing and have completed at least one psychology breadth course. Please note that the student must have a proposal approved by both the faculty member and then reviewed by the Undergraduate Chair and/or the Committee for Undergraduate Studies before registering for these courses. Requires a final project, a copy of which must be given to the Psychology Student Academic Affairs Office before the student's grade is issued. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned. Only one section of these courses may be taken within the same semester. Psych 423 will fulfill the upper-level writing requirement, as well as the methods-based or research-based laboratory requirement (for both Psychology and BCN concentrators). Requires a minimum 25 page paper to meet ULWR standards - page count may include cover page, references, appendices, etc. Can fulfill the research/experiential lab OR methods lab requirements for the Psych or BCN major; students should contact a Psychology Advisor or consult their major worksheet. LS&A Independent. Letter graded (A-E).
How to Register for Psych 423: Once you have found a faculty member to do research with, complete the application below. The faculty member will be electronically notified to approve your application, and then it will be reviewed by the Psychology SAA Office. Once approved, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
423 Proposal Form (PDF file)
422/423 Proposal Examples