BSc Honours Thesis
Students will carry out a primary/original empirical research project in psychology under the supervision of a faculty member, on a topic that falls clearly within the Natural Sciences (see Catalogue under Psychology for a complete listing of the courses and areas of Psychology that are in Group 2: Natural Sciences). They will present their work in the form of an honours thesis. This process includes selecting a topic, designing a study, preparing a proposal, analyzing data, and reporting findings and insights in the form of a thesis written in APA 7 style. Students will also share their research at the annual Psychology and Health Studies Undergraduate Research Conference.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours Prerequisite(s): Students must be enrolled in the Honours program and must have completed at least one 3 credit unit 300-level PSY A course and one 3 credit unit 300-level PSY B course. Note: To be admitted to an Honours program in Psychology, students must apply according to the instructions outlined on the program page (https://programs.usask.ca//arts-and-science/psychology/ba-hon-psychology.php). Costs in addition to tuition apply to this course.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027