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 at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

M. Watson, Editor Course Timetable