Joining the Lab
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to join the research lab by completing Directed Independent Study (DIS): PSY 291 and PSY 491, or by completing an Honors project, or volunteering.
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Eligibility to Join the Lab
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Minimum 3.0 GPA
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Prerequisite: PSY 217, PSY 317, PSY 319, or PSY 417
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Minimum of two-semester commitment
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Attendance at weekly lab meetings
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Enrollment in DIS (minimum 2 credit hours each semester, 3 preferred)
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To initiate the application process, complete the lab application and email it to Dr. Van Camp: vancampc@uncw.edu
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Direct Independent Study (DIS)
PSY 291 - Introductory Research and PSY 491- Directed Individual Study
• Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom
• Fall/Spring Semesters: 3 credit hours = 9 hours/week 2 credit hours = 6 hours/week
• PSY 291 – 4 credit hrs max (total): Freshman or sophomore standing
• PSY 491 – 9 credit hrs max (total): Junior or senior standing required
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