The psychology department provides numerous directed research opportunities for students. PSYCH 510, Independent Study in Psychology, may be completed for up to 8 credits (4 credits maximum per semester). In this course, students participate in ongoing research in collaboration with a department faculty member. Students should consult the department website or the Faculty Research Interests brochure (available in the department office) for a full description of ongoing research projects. These research tutorials may involve library research as well as many hands-on elements of research such as data collection, coding, data entry, and data analysis. Each course also includes a substantive written component.