PSYC 4890 - Thesis
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40402,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
James Juergensen, Ph.D.
Email: jejuergensen@ysu.edu
Ying (Joy) Tang, Ph.D.
Email: yjtang@ysu.edu
Course Description
4890. Thesis. Data collection and a research paper on a topic approved by the thesis advisor. This project takes two semesters to complete. Must be repeated for a maximum of 3 s.h. in the psychology major. Prereq.: Grade of "C" or better in PSYC 2619 & consent of thesis advisor & chair. 1-2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Peer-reviewed journals as deemed relevant to the individual thesis project |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Discuss interests Conduct literature review |
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| 8/31 | Discuss interests Conduct/discuss literature review |
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| 9/7 | Discuss interests Conduct/discuss literature review |
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| 9/14 | Design study | |
| 9/21 | Design Study | |
| 9/28 | Build study / Submit IRB | |
| 10/5 | Build study / Submit IRB | |
| 10/12 | Data collection | |
| 10/19 | Data collection | |
| 10/26 | Data analysis | |
| 11/2 | Data analysis | |
| 11/9 | Write thesis paper | |
| 11/16 | Write thesis paper | |
| 11/23 | Revise paper | |
| 11/30 | Revise paper | |
| 12/7 | Wrap up project |
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.