Independent Project Information
Honors
Honors are awarded on the basis of quality point standing in psychology (see Honors in the Curriculum section of this Catalog) and successful completion of PSYC 498 and 499 (SYE: Senior Project) with a grade of at least 3.5 in PSYC 498 and 499; an “X” grade may be given in PSYC 498. There are two options for independent projects that students can pursue, depending upon the nature and duration of the project.
PSYC 403/404 Independent Project
- This is a flexible course designation used with any non-honors-eligible independent project.
- Non-SYE independent projects are more flexible and do not require an application or review by a committee.
PSYC 498/499 SYE: Senior Project
- This is the course designation for the honors-eligible 2-semester SYE Senior Project course sequence.
- All SYE projects require the following:
- substantial independent, integrative, and creative elements,
- an application due by the end of the Spring semester junior year,
- formation of a project-specific review committee,
- an oral proposal presentation at the end of the Fall semester of senior year,
- and final presentation and final written products due at the end of the Spring semester of senior year.
- Students who have not made sufficient progress during the first semester may not be able to continue the project or may be re-registered for PSYC 404 Independent Project for the Spring semester. Only students with SYE projects approved by the project’s review committee will be eligible to receive departmental honors.