Course Description

PS499* Thesis 1.0

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 the Third Year. 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 full-credit in psychology at the 300 or 400 level, in order to fulfil the Honours Psychology requirements.

Prerequisite: Two of PS395, PS396, PS397, and registration status: Fourth Year Honours Psychology.

Exclusion: PS498, PS498*.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor