Advanced Research Methods in Developmental Psychopathology

(2-3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The course introduces students to strategies, challenges and solutions associated with research in developmental psychology, including state of the art research methods, participant recruitment and retention for longitudinal research, approaches to data evaluation (e.g. observational coding). In this course, students will also compare and contrast methods across sub-disciplines in psychology, as well as engage in professional development activities like CV building, applying to graduate programs, and conducting their own research (possibly in support of a senior thesis). Although not a requirement for the course, students will also have the opportunity to develop their own individualized research projects, based on several existing and completed data sets. Course evaluation includes an objective midterm and the development of a statement of purpose.