PSYC 3770 02: Individual Study

PSYC 3770 - Individual Study

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 44306,

Credit hours: 2

Instructor

Ying (Joy), Ph.D.

Email: yjtang@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: ​

  • Ph.D., Social Psychology, Syracuse University, NY
  • Master of Science, Social Psychology, Syracuse University, NY
  • Master of Science, Applied Statistics, Syracuse University, NY
  • Bachelor’s, double majors in Psychology / Sociological Studies with minors in French and Women’s Studies, Wesleyan College, GA

Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall 4105
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3403

Course Description

3770. Individual Study. Individual study of a special problem, or a review of the literature relating to a specific psychological problem or issue. A written report is required, one copy of which remains on file in the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 s.h. with different problems. Prereq.: PSYC 1560 and consent of the chairperson. 1-2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Peer-reviewed journals as deemed relevant to the individual project

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Discuss interests
8/31 Discuss interests
9/7 Literature review
9/14 Literature review
9/21 Literature review
9/28 Literature review
10/5 Meetings with stakeholders
10/12 Meetings with stakeholders
10/19 Meetings with stakeholders
10/26 Meetings with stakeholders
11/2 Solution proposal
11/9 Solution proposal
11/16 Solution proposal
11/23 Solution proposal
11/30 Project wrapup
12/7 Debriefing

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.