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Senior Experience in Psychology
All psychology majors must complete a Senior Experience to fulfill the requirement of the major. Most students elect to complete a field internship (a placement at a community agency or organization), while some elect to complete a research internship (an independent research project with a Psychology faculty member). For more information, see the FAQ's.
Senior Paper Requirement
The senior paper is completed as part of a 400-level seminar, typically taken during a student’s senior year in either the fall or the spring.
GUIDELINES for Senior paper in Psychology:
- Length: 4000-5000 words (not including title page, abstract, or references)
- Type of paper: Argument paper or Research proposal
- Minimum of 12 empirical, scholarly references
- APA format must be correct throughout the paper, including the reference section
- Note: topic must be approved in advance by the faculty member teaching the seminar
- You must pass the paper with a grade of D or better in order to get credit for your Senior paper in Psychology.
HONORS:
Students who are invited to compete for honors will be notified during the fall of their senior year. These students will consult with a faculty member in order to determine an appropriate honors thesis. More details are available at Honors Program.