Junior Tutorial: Honors Thesis Preparation
PSY 985
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Supervised reading and research with a faculty supervisor normally resulting in a thesis prospectus. Required, supplemental group meetings to discuss topic and supervisor selection, study methodology, prospectus writing, and the prospectus meeting. Graded SAT/UNS. Full prospectus or term paper required.
Course Notes
Normally limited to junior psychology concentrators. An application is required for admission; due to the Psychology Undergraduate Office the day before the Course Registration deadline and available at http://undergrad.psychology.fas.harvard.edu/forms.
Recommended Prep
The Psychology Department requires completion of Science of Living Systems 20 or Psychology 1 or the equivalent of introductory psychology (e.g. Psych AP=5 or IB =7 or Psyc S-1), PSY 971 or 975, PSY 1900 or equivalent, and PSY 1901.
Not Available for Cross Registration