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PSY 301 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

PSY 301: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4 units) at San Diego State University. 6 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: PSY 280 or PSY 281 with a C (2.0) or better; GWAR completion; Open only to psychology majors; Junior or Senior standing. Counts toward Psychology, B.A. (2026-27), Psychology, B.A. (2025-26).

4 units
  • Major
  • Methods
  • Requirements for the Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Three discussions and two hours of laboratory. Methods used to answer questions in psychology, including case study, observation, survey, experimental, and field study procedures. Class projects using these methods, interpreting results and report writing; critically evaluating research findings.
Prerequisites
PSY 280 or PSY 281 with a C (2.0) or better; GWAR completion; Open only to psychology majors; Junior or Senior standing

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Who can take it
PSY 280 or PSY 281 with a C (2.0) or better; GWAR completion; Open only to psychology majors; Junior or Senior standing
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

6 sections in Spring 2027

Class #10949· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
100 of 100 seats open
Tue, Thu 12:30 PM-1:45 PM · GMCS 301
Class #11510· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
26 of 26 seats open
Tue 4:10 PM-6:50 PM · COBL 105
Class #10946· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
90 of 90 seats open
Mon, Wed 3:30 PM-4:45 PM · COM 207
To be Announced
Class #10947· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
100 of 100 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · PG 153
Class #11512· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Thu 4:10 PM-6:50 PM · COBL 111
Class #11514· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Thu 7:25 PM-10:05 PM · COBL 111

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