UPI Study Colleges CrestPoint University Research Methods in Psychology
CrestPoint University Transfer Credit · Psychology 111

PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology at CrestPoint.

Earn this CrestPoint University equivalency through UPI Study's Research Methods in Psychology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Research Methods in Psychology — transfers as PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology at CrestPoint University
Signed Articulation Agreement · May 2025
UPI Study × CrestPoint University
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Research Methods in Psychology
Psychology 111 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
CrestPoint University recognizes as
PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: PSY-340
DEAC accredited since 2006 · Transcript sent directly to CrestPoint University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to CrestPoint
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of research methods in psychology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Differentiate between scientific and nonscientific research, understand the scientific method in psychology, and apply it in decision-making processes
  • Adhere to ethical standards, obtain informed consent, mitigate research risks, and ensure participant protection
  • Design research studies, select appropriate methods, formulate research questions and hypotheses, and conduct literature reviews
  • Utilize various data collection techniques, including surveys, content analysis, observational research, and archival data access
  • Interpret descriptive and inferential statistics, summarize data, and make inferences from research findings
📚Major topics covered
Understanding research fundamentals Scientific vs. nonscientific research Ethical conduct & informed consent Designing research studies Research questions & hypotheses Literature reviews & variables Data collection techniques Nonexperimental & correlational research Qualitative research approaches Quasi-experimental designs Sampling techniques & generalization Measurement & reliability Internal & external validity Designing effective experiments Descriptive statistics Inferential statistics & hypothesis testing Evaluating research outcomes
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to CrestPoint University's registrar. CrestPoint applies the equivalency: PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology.

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Credits transferred
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15

Savings estimate = credits × $325, CrestPoint's published undergraduate per-credit rate (crestpoint.edu/Tuition). CrestPoint accepts up to 72 general education transfer credits and requires a grade of C- or better. Credit awards are subject to CrestPoint's registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

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📚 About Research Methods in Psychology
What is Research Methods in Psychology?
Research Methods in Psychology is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Psychology 111 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze human behavior, apply key theoretical frameworks, evaluate research findings, and think critically about social and psychological phenomena — skills valued in counseling, education, research, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology at CrestPoint
Does CrestPoint University accept Research Methods in Psychology as a direct equivalent to their PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University, UPI Study's Research Methods in Psychology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of CrestPoint's PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Research Methods in Psychology as transferring as PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your CrestPoint transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology at CrestPoint or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology, CrestPoint typically applies UPI Study's Research Methods in Psychology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your CrestPoint advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology directly at CrestPoint?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your CrestPoint degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while CrestPoint's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without CrestPoint enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at CrestPoint to reduce overall program time.
Does CrestPoint University ever change which courses they accept as PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University explicitly lists Research Methods in Psychology → PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology. We update this page whenever the agreement changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the agreement change.
🔄 About transferring to CrestPoint
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my CrestPoint degree?
CrestPoint University accepts up to 60% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 72 credits for the bachelor's degree. 29 UPI Study courses are recognized by CrestPoint under the UPI Study × CrestPoint articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at CrestPoint.
Do I need to enroll at CrestPoint first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no CrestPoint enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to CrestPoint when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach CrestPoint?
Once you complete Research Methods in Psychology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by CrestPoint University. CrestPoint's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Research Methods in Psychology for your CrestPoint credit.

What is Research Methods in Psychology?

Research Methods in Psychology is the study of how psychologists ask questions, collect evidence, and decide whether a claim is supported by data. It covers how to tell scientific research from non-scientific claims, how studies are designed, and how results are interpreted. The course also introduces ethics, measurement, and different ways researchers gather information about behavior and mental processes.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced online course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading split into 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you complete it, the transcript can be sent to CrestPoint University, where the course is recognized as PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology, a named course equivalency that maps directly to a catalog course.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The skills in research design, ethics, and data interpretation are useful in any setting where you need to judge evidence carefully, explain findings clearly, or make decisions based on information rather than assumption. At CrestPoint, this credit can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration, where understanding research and evidence can be practical.

Skills you walk away with

Differentiate scientific and nonscientific researchApply the scientific method in psychologyWrite research questions and hypothesesConduct basic literature reviewsChoose data collection methods such as surveys and observationUnderstand ethical standards and informed consentInterpret descriptive and inferential statistics

Taking this course toward CrestPoint

After you finish, the transcript is sent for review and CrestPoint applies the course as PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study. Because this is a named course equivalency, it gives you specific credit in your CrestPoint degree plan instead of leaving the course to be evaluated only as general transfer work. CrestPoint allows up to 72 transfer credits, or 60% of a program, so this course can be part of a larger transfer strategy. CrestPoint also accepts transfer credit recommended by ACE, NCCRS, and CCAP, but this course has its own assigned CrestPoint course equivalent.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a clear transfer path to CrestPoint and need a named equivalency like PSY-340 – Research Methods in Psychology rather than an uncertain elective. It can also help students who are working around other commitments and want to stay within CrestPoint’s transfer limit of up to 72 credits. It is not the right choice if you need a course that transfers as something other than Research Methods in Psychology at CrestPoint.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to CrestPoint.

CrestPoint University accepts transfer credit recommended by ACE, NCCRS, and CCAP. Under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study, each course below has an assigned CrestPoint course equivalent.

What CrestPoint offers UPI students
Signed articulation agreement (May 2025)
Accepts ACE, NCCRS & CCAP credit
Instructor-led courses with live interaction
DEAC accredited · Arizona licensed · NC-SARA
The numbers
72 credits
Max general education transfer credits
C- or better
Minimum grade required to transfer

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Students must be enrolled at CrestPoint in good standing and meet course and program requirements. Final credit awards are determined solely by CrestPoint University's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to CrestPoint University.