General Information
- Name: Undergraduate Research
- Division: Liberal Arts
- Discipline: Psychology
- Units (Credits): 3.00
I. Catalog Course Description
Prerequisites: PSY101 & PSY210&PSY240
Requires independent or collaborative research.
II: Course Objectives
The course objectives have been aligned with the recommended outcomes from the American Psychological Association and the WNC requirements for sophomore level general education courses. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the specific research in question.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and execute research in the selected area.
- Plan and complete the agreed upon research project.
- Write a report on the research project using the format approved by the American Psychological Association.
III: Course Linkage
Educational Program Mission
General Psychology can be used for all degrees and certificates of achievement offered at WNC. It is most strongly linked to the missions for General Education and the two primary transfer degrees, AA and AS.
General Education Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course must demonstrate they have met the following Student Learning Objectives for the General Education Requirement by demonstrating that they:
- Have college-level reading, writing, and oral communications skills.
- Possess adequate problem solving, creative reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
- Understand the methods of science.
- Are able to comprehend and apply the principles of social science.
- Can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.
- Are capable of locating and evaluating sources of information.
This course helps prepare students to transfer successfully to baccalaureate degree programs at four year institutions.
Scheduled PSY-275 classes:
Spring 2021
There are currently no PSY-275 classes scheduled for this term.