Undergraduate Research

You MUST be at least 18 years old to use the SONA system. By accessing the SONA system you are acknowledging that you are at least 18 years old.

Become an Undergraduate Research Assistant

As a psychology major you have the advantageous opportunity to work with one of our faculty members as a Research Assistant.

Enrolling in PSYC 480 Independent Research (1-5 credits) will equip you with marketable skills to be highlighted on your resume or CV and provide invaluable research skills that you will carry into other courses. You will develop professional and personal connections with faculty members and classmates. With PSYC 480 you will be better prepared to apply for and participate in graduate school, as well as allowing for you to explore which areas of psychology truly inspire you!

Course Description:

PSYC 480 Independent Study (1-5 credits) - Prerequisite: PSYC 104 and Consent of Instructor

The course entails investigation of a special research problem or directed reading in an area not covered in regular courses. No more than 3 hours of PSYC 480 may be counted toward the 30 hours required for the major.

PSYC 480 is a hands-on research experience working in an active research lab.  Hours, activities, and schedules depend on each lab

To participate in PSYC 480, please follow the link below to an application form where you will provide information about your academic background, research interests, and your rankings for possible PSYC 480 mentors.  You may visit our faculty page  to find out more information on the research interests of instructors you may have had, or you may visit our available Research Labs (see below for links) to find out about the research being conducted in our department. 

Apply for PSYC 480 Here

Faculty Research Labs