Honours Thesis (PSYCH 499)

Overview

Psychology is a scientific approach to understanding mind and behaviour. Honours Psychology students all learn about the body of knowledge that exists in Psychology as well as the scientific procedures for making new discoveries. The honours thesis (PSYCH 499A/B/C) is an optional course for those who have a strong interest in conducting original research and wish to gain greater experience in research design, data analysis and interpretation. Students carry out the honours thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member and present the findings in a scholarly paper.

Learn more

Read the honours thesis handbook which is the PSYCH 499 course outline, effective Fall 2016.

Attend oral presentations by other students. Claudia will email all honours thesis students when there are presentations open for viewing.

Read Honours thesis samples which may be found on the Learn shell or you can email Claudia Labahn (claudia.labahn@uwaterloo.ca) for access. 

Attend a PSYCH 499 orientation meeting

Course enrolment for PSYCH 499

PSYCH 499 deadlines and important dates:

• Fall 2022
• Winter 2023
• Spring 2022

Oral Presentation Schedule

PSYCH 499 contact information

PSYCH 499A enrolment prior to Fall 2016

For a copy of the corresponding course outline (i.e., the thesis handbook) for the term of PSYCH 499A enrolment, please contact Claudia Labahn (clabahn@uwaterloo.ca)