PSY 204 - Methods in Educational Psychology

A focus on the application of psychological science to issues of motivation in educational contexts. Students will be introduced to the primary literature and learn to use a variety of methodologies (e.g., quantitative, qualitative) for understanding how motivational processes operate across development.

Unit(s): 0.25
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III, Distribution Group III-Data Collection and Analysis
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 (may be taken concurrently)
Restriction(s): Psychology and Neuroscience majors only
Instructional Method: Conference-Laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Half-semester course. Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors. Instructor approval required for non-intended/declared majors.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Collect, interpret, and analyze data.