For the most part, the material taught in psychology courses is the product of psychological research. To increase your familiarity with psychological research, students may be required to earn research credit as part of a course grade and/or extra credit in a course.
Research credit is earned by participating in research activities sponsored by the Psychology Programs at Penn State that are offered through the departmental Participant Pool. This research participation will count as part of your course grade or extra credit as specified in your course syllabus. If you do
not want to participate in the research activities or do not complete all the research credits, there will be alternative assignments for you to do as specified in your course syllabus.
The following forms are for those who will be a part of the participant pool.
