credit hours
Student research involvement can earn credits toward graduation. Registration for a research course can also make the experience a more visible part of the student’s academic record. In addition, credit hours earned through research may also be part of a department's requirements for Graduation with Honors.
Course options for research can be found in most departments and are also available through the University Honors Program (143:100 Honors Research Practicum). Research registrations are generally variable credit courses (1-3 s.h.) that can be repeated up to 9 credit hours in your major.
Students and faculty mentors will determine how many credit hours are reasonable considering the time spent on the project each week. Students can continue to receive credit for several semesters.
Credit hours are usually determined by 1 credit hour for each 3 hours of work per week. (For example: 3 credit hours of research = 9-10 hours per week on the project)
Research courses are generally graded on a Satisfactory/Fail basis.
Students may not receive credit hours and financial compensation for the same research experience.