Undergrad Honors Research

Undergraduate Psychology Honors students (PSY495, 497, 498) take a more active role in the conceptual and methodological development of a new or currently-planned research study. This is excellent experience for future graduate school applications and research performance, and we do our best to help support your efforts in developing and conducting your own research project.

The Psychology Honors Program is for undergraduate Psychology majors considering graduate-level education who want in-depth exposure to research in Psychology. Completing the Psychology Honors Program reflects a student's independence, commitment to the field, and expertise in an area.

In the typical thesis-based track, a student in the Psychology Honors Program registers for Psychology 495H (Honors Seminar) during the spring semester of his or her junior year.  In collaboration with Dr. Vail, each student develops a proposal for research that, generally, will be conducted during the following academic year. While conducting this project, the student registers for PSY 497H (Honors Project) and PSY 498H (Honors Project and Defense).

More information about prerequisites, applications, and enrollment in the Psychology Honors Program can be found by clicking here.

Dr. Vail is always willing to collaborate with Psychology Honors Program students, and welcomes inquiries from eligible and interested students.