56:830:501. Intro Proseminar (3 credits)
M, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Atg 337 - Roseman

Lectures and discussion, coordinated by a single faculty member, focus on areas of expertise of RU-Camden Psychology faculty. Individual faculty members each take a block of time during the semester to present their substantive areas of interest and describe their on-going research. This first-semester course will familiarize in-coming students with the faculty and suggest possible research opportunities. The proseminar is coordinated by a faculty member who is the instructor of record and who assigns the final grade.

56:830:510. Introduction Psychological Science (3 credits)
Th, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Atg 226- Whitlow

This course provides an overview of research practices in psychological science, with particular emphasis on reading, understanding and reviewing the psychological literature, on basic methods in statistical analysis, and on presentation skills, both in terms of written proposals and multimedia displays.

56:830:580. Research Methods (3 credits)
Tu, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Atg 337 - Duffy

This first-semester course and Statistics and Research Design, given the following semester, form a two-semester sequence. Research Methods covers designing, conducting, and analyzing research, including issues of ethics, informed consent, control groups, measurement, and data collection. It covers basic research designs and statistical analyses, including experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, and archival research, and associated statistical, computer, and graphical techniques, with the goal of preparing students to design and carry out methodologically sound research projects.

56:830:590. Research/Fieldwork Practicum (3 credits)
W, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Atg 120 - Staff

Research / Fieldwork Practicum is designed to assist students in developing their thesis proposal. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor who provides expert guidance on the proposal. Students also participate in a seminar in which their proposals are discussed with the instructor and other first-year students. Through presentations by other students in the seminar, instructor comments and suggestions, and active participation in group discussion and feedback, each student gains knowledge of research strategies and methods used in multiple settings. The grade is based 1/2 on the recommendation of the faculty advisor, and 1/2 on participation in the seminar.

56:830:675. ST: Psychology (3 credits)
W, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Atg 218 - Staff

Selected problems in psychology reflecting the specific research interests of individual faculty.

56:830:680. Individual Research & Thesis (3 credits)
by arrangement - Staff (by permission of instructor)

Students work on their thesis project under the supervision of their faculty advisor. An approved thesis proposal is a prerequisite for enrolling in this class.

56:830:688. Thesis Seminar (3 credits)
by arrangement - Staff (by permission of instructor)

A graduate seminar in which advanced students present individual research projects. This seminar is conducted by a single faculty member, but students continue to meet with their faculty advisor on an individual basis as they complete their thesis project.

56:830:701. Research in Psychology (credits by arrangement)
by arrangement - Staff (by permission of instructor)
Students conduct original research in psychology under the supervision of a faculty member.

56:830:800. Matriculation Continued
by arrangement (Roseman)

Continuous registration may be accomplished by enrolling for at least 3 credits in standard course offerings, including research courses, or by enrolling in this course of 0 credits. Students actively engaged in study toward their degree who are using university facilities and faculty time are expected to enroll for the appropriate credits.