HSED 680 - Research Experience

1-3 Credit(s)

The research experience course is intended to provide a credit-bearing opportunity to gain research experience in human sexuality or a related area by participating in a faculty member’s research. Students are expected to enter into an agreement with a faculty member (at Widener, or at another university pending approval of that research experience and faculty member by the Widener University sponsoring faculty member) wherein they will complete the required hours (45 hours/semester for 1 credit; 135 hours/semester for 3 credits) assisting with faculty research. Distance students may negotiate with CHSS research faculty to complete these hours with a sexuality researcher at another university and inquire about the availability of distance research opportunities with Widener faculty members. Students will submit a work plan and faculty description (if outside of Widener) prior to the beginning of the semester detailing the research experience, which will need to be approved by the sponsoring Widener faculty member prior to registration. Students may repeat this course and can complete a maximum of 6 credits of research experience during their time at CHSS, which would count toward the elective requirement. All students must have completed the online course regarding the protection of human subjects (https://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php) before beginning the research experience.
Prerequisite(s): 510 (or equivalent transfer).