PSY-220: Research Methods in Psychology

Course Description

Through a combination of lecture and hands-on research projects, this course examines the philosophy and methodology of psychological science and how they are applied to research questions. Students plan and conduct research projects and write papers describing their research following APA style and format. Topics to be explored include ethical issues, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, and other research methods, the development of testable hypotheses, and the use of electronic databases and analytical software to explore and review the scientific literature and assess results.

Prerequisites

PSY 101 and PSY 108, both with a minimum grade of C; and MTH 161 OR MTH 162 OR MTH 163.

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PSY-220 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

PSY-220, Section 001

CRN #21463
Research Meth in Social Sci
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

38

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0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 301
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
11:00 am - 11:50 am
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 102
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 301
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 102
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am

PSY-220, Section SL1

CRN #33216
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

38

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

PSY-220, Section SL0

CRN #34347
Research Meth in Social Sci
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

38

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A