Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 1 1 2013 04 24 Self-Reported Research Skills Changes and Course Outcomes in a Senior Research Psychology Course 104 106 EN Terry F. Pettijohn II Department of Psychology, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA Paige D. Naylor Joan F. Piroch EDUCATION2013137 10.12691/education-1-3-7 2012 12 23 2013 04 23 2013 04 24 Psychology students (N = 71) completed a research skills assessment test before and after completion of a semester long senior research methods course. The researchers hypothesized increases in all dimensions of research skills upon completion of the course. As predicted, student ratings for each of the 14 research skills measured increased. Reported course effort, enjoyment, and knowledge gained correlated positively with increased research skills. Implications for assessment are discussed.