PSYCH 291 - Special Studies

1 Credits

An individual or group project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in an area of psychology approved by the instructor.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students with a special interest and/or need for supplemental credit.
Active Date 20260408T15:03:02

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies Yes
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Student/instructor discussion of an independent project.
Student-prepared outline of project.
Acceptance of outline by instructor and time period established for project to be completed.
Student completes project.
Evaluation of project by instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate depth and breadth of selected topic.

Formulate a researchable topic, locate and choose relevant sources, and use sources after evaluating their suitability.

Demonstrate effective writing skills, including the use of APA format.