PS 499

Thesis

Students select an appropriate topic, design and carry out research, and write a thesis demonstrating competence in both content and method. Students meet regularly as a group with the instructor, and individually with a faculty advisor. All students wishing to complete a thesis must apply to the department chair for admission to PS499* by April 1 of Year 3. Decisions about admission to this course will be based on a consideration of grades, appropriate preparation for a thesis and the availability of supervisors. Decisions will be made by June 1 of that year. All students not admitted to PS499* must take an additional credit in psychology at the 300 or 400 level, in order to fulfil the Honours Psychology requirements. Prerequisites: Two of PS394, PS395, PS397, PS398, PS487 one of which must be either PS394 or PS395. Registration status: Year 4 Honours Psychology Research Specialist programs.