There are two types of courses that required an application:
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Research Apprenticeship (PSYCH 264, PSYCH 464)
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Directed Studies courses (PSYCH 480-486)
Steps required to enrol in these courses:
- Obtain a supervisor to act as the course instructor
- Fill out application form with your supervisor
- Obtain department sent and enrol
Any questions during the process can be sent to the course administrator
How to find a supervisor
- Identify which research area you would like to study in
- Contact a professor within that research area and indicate which course you would like to work with them on (ie. PSYCH 264 or PSYCH 480, ect)
- All faculty members in the Psychology Departments at the University of Waterloo and at St. Jerome's University are eligible to be supervisor
- There are some positions posted on our Research Assistant postings page
- For tips and trick on How to approach faculty members about research assistant positions (volunteer or paid)
Application forms
After meeting with your supervisor, fill out the below application form and send to the course administrator.