Directed Study

Directed Study gives you the opportunity to do directed research in a selected topic under the supervision of a BU Psychology Department faculty member for course credit (PS 491/492). Directed Study counts toward your eight principal courses in psychology. You may not do more than two directed studies. If you are interested in doing a directed study you should:

1. See the list of Directed Study Opportunities (also posted outside the Psychology Department’s main office, Rm. 149). The Research page may also be helpful in determining which faculty members are compatible with your interests.
2. Speak with the professor who is doing research in an area that interests you.
3. Pick up a Directed Study application in CAS (Rm. 105). Fill out the Directed Study application and make sure to attach a bibliography. Obtain signatures from your Directed Study supervisor and Dr. Joanne Hebden Palfai, Director of Academic Affairs (Rm. 149B).
4. After you have obtained approval from your faculty supervisor, bring the signed Directed Study application to CAS (Rm. 105). Once approved by the CAS Directed Study Coordinator, you will be added to the appropriate Directed Study section.