GCC Psychology offers two PSY290 Research Methods classes each semester, human-model where students participate in the experiments, and animal-model where Long-Evans rats are the subjects. We highly value the participation of both our student volunteers and our rat subjects without whom psychological research could not be conducted.

Participating in a research study is a great way to see first-hand how psychological research is conducted, and to learn about the topic under investigation. There are three ways for you to become involved in psychological research.

• Enroll in PSY290 Research Methods: To learn more about the animal-model class contact Dr. Sue Oliver at 623.845.3741or sue.oliver@gcmail.maricopa.edu. To learn more about the human-model class contact Dr. Julie Morrison at 623.845.4761or julie.morrison@gcmail.maricopa.edu. To search for class times, see the GCC Class Schedule. To register, log on to My.Maricopa.edu.
• Participate On Campus: The human-model Research Methods class needs student volunteers to take part in our experiments. If you are a GCC student, at least 18 years old, and are interested in participating in our brief and simple experiments, please contact Dr. Julie Morrison at julie.morrison@gcmail.maricopa.edu or 623.845.4761 for more information.
• Participate Online: Many researchers from other colleges and universities offer online studies. Below is a list of sites where you can find the study that interests you.
  • Online Psychology Laboratory: In association with the National Science Foundation, the National Science Digital Library, and the American Psychological Association Education Directorate.
  • Psychological Research on the Net: Sponsored by the Hanover College Department of Psychology.
  • Online Social Psychology Studies: Part of the Social Psychology Network maintained by Dr. Scott Plous from Weslyan University.