This is an empirical research investigation in which each student majoring in psychology formulates his or her own research topic, collects and analyzes the data relevant to that topic, and prepares a formal report of the investigation consistent with the publication style of the American Psychological Association. Either laboratory or field research is acceptable. Normally taken during the fall semester of the senior year, although selection of the research topic may be done during the second semester of the junior year in Introduction to Senior Research (PSYCH 292 Introduction to Senior Research).

Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 Psychological Statistics, PSYCH 111 Research Methods in Psychology, PSYCH 292 Introduction to Senior Research, and permission of the instructor.