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Applied Methods

All psychology majors are required to take at least one Applied Methods course while at Roanoke College. In these courses students gain firsthand experience conducting research in a small group setting, culminating in a poster presentation.

410 Research Seminar: Psychology 
An advanced, research-oriented seminar where students in small groups propose and carry out an empirically based research study. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: PSYC 202, PSYC 204 and one 300 level PSYC course. May be repeated for credit. 

415 Tests and Measurements 
Principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction, with consideration of administration and psychometric evaluation of representative tests. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: PSYC 202, PSYC 204 and one 300 level PSYC course or permission. 

430 Research Seminar: Neuroscience
An advanced, research-oriented seminar in human, invertebrate, or computational neuroscience. (Cross-listed with NEUR 430). (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: PSYC/NEUR 330 or permission.

 

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