Director: Dr. Astrida Kaugars

Disciplinary Honors in Psychology

Curriculum Requirements

The following prerequisite course is required for admission to Disciplinary Honors in Psychology:

• PSYC 2050H: Honors Research Methods and Designs in Psychology (4 cr) 
• Also recommended: MATH 1700H Honors Modern Elementary Statistics (1 cr) and PSYC 1700H Honors Modern Elementary Statics (3 cr).

The following courses are required:

4 credits of PSYC 4954H: Honors Psychology Research Seminar (2 cr/semester).  The third and fourth credits must include a final paper and/or presentation as a course requirement. This course should accompany work on the Honors research project undertaken as part of PSYC 4956H.
At least 2 credits of PSYC 4956H: Honors Advanced Undergraduate Research with a supervising faculty member.

Additional Requirements

Students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative major GPA to graduate with Disciplinary Honors in Psychology.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must have a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.0.  Students should apply in the spring of their junior year and must have junior standing. In the application the student should describe their research experience and identify a faculty member. Applications are due in March/April; for exact dates and more details, contact the Director.