Psychology Honors Program
Students with exceptional academic credentials and interest in graduate study in psychology are encouraged to apply to the Psychology Honors Program. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, students design, execute, analyze and present (both orally and in writing) an original research project. Students may pursue Psychology Honors as part of either a Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree.
Selection/Admission:
Given the anticipated rigor of the course work and research project required, it is important that students who participate in this program are academically well-prepared. Students may be considered for admission to the Honors Program once they have completed Elementary Psychological Statistics and Research Methods. It is strongly recommended that students submit their Honors application to the Honor’s Program Director no later than the end of their Junior year to ensure timely graduation.
In order to be admitted to the program, a student must have a 3.395 GPA overall (the university requirement for graduating with Honors) and have declared psychology as their major. Additionally, students must have earned a B or higher in Psychological Statistics (PSYC 2311) and Research Methods (PSYC 3311) to be admitted to the program.
Students interested in participating in the program must submit an application to the Director of the Honors Program. Applications may be submitted during the fall (submit by the first day of classes) or spring (submit by the end of finals week) semesters. Prior to applying, students must have identified the faculty member who has agreed to serve as the advisor on their honor’s project. Applications will be reviewed by the Director of the Honors Program with faculty input as needed and will be evaluated based on GPA, quality of the letter of intent, and the likelihood of a student being able to complete the program in a timely manner (based on courses taken and class standing).
This program is distinct from, but may be pursued in conjunction with the University Honors Program.
Information about admission to the Psychology Honors Program and additional details about program requirements may be obtained from the Director of the Psychology Honors Program, Dr. Paige Fisher (Paige.Fisher@shu.edu).
Students enrolled in the Psychology Honors Program must complete a minimum of 46 credits in psychology. Additionally, modifications to the psychology major requirements are applied as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3312 | Advanced Experimental Psych | 4 |
| PSYC 5112 | Honors Research * | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 2 | |
| Personality Lab | ||
| Behavioral Modification Lab | ||
| Social Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Cognitive Psychology Lab | ||
| Learning Laboratory | ||
| Biological Psychology Lab | ||
| Select nine credits of PSYC Electives ** | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
- *
Taken in lieu of PSYC 5111 Seminar in Psychology or PSYC 5113 Advanced Seminar in Psychology.
- **
At least one of these must be a 2000-level course or higher. No more than 6 PSYC elective credits can come from experiential learning courses (Internship, Teaching Assistantship, Experiential Learning in Psychology, or Independent Study). PSYC 1224 Decision-Making and Careers does not count toward psychology major.
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