Psychological Research with Distinction - (Wundt Scholars) - Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description:

The Psychological Research with Distinction certificate program (1) trains students in research and statistical methods used by psychologists, (2) provides hands-on training and experience in conducting an independent research project, and (3) teaches communication skills through a written thesis and oral defense of the project, ultimately preparing students for real-world careers in scientific research. 

Admission Requirements:

1. Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on all work, including all transfer credit.
2. 50 semester-hours completed.
3. Successful completion of PSY 3010 and 3020 (3020 may be concurrent) or PSY 3030;
4. The signature of a faculty member in the Department of Psychology who agrees to supervise the student's scholarly research project.
5. Open to BA/BS Psychology majors and Psychology minors

 

NOTE: Exceptions to 3 or 4 require approval of both the thesis advisor and program director. Under some circumstances the faculty mentor may be in a different academic department but agrees to adhere to the expectations and graduation requirements of the Department of Psychology Psychological Research with Distinction (Wundt Scholars ) Certificate Program.

 

Program Learning Objectives:

Students participating in the Wundt Research Scholars will:

1. Identify a testable hypothesis/research question
2. Identify limitations of existing research
3. Develop an approach for evaluating a hypothesis or research question
4. Predict results or suggest alternative considerations that support the hypothesis
5. Draw conclusions from analyses

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students completing the Wundt Research Scholars can:

1. Apply relevant research methods to a real-world problem
2. Detail in writing an independent research project
3. Orally defend an independent research project

 

For More Information:

Wundt Research Scholars: https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology/honors-program

Psychology Department: https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology

Wright State University: https://www.wright.edu/