Undergraduate Research FAQ

Point of Contact

Prof. Elham Atashi, Program Director, ea543@georgetown.edu.

Philosophy of research

Research in this program centers around the publication of work done in the subject area.

How to get started

The program has a required course on research methods for all Majors in this field.

How to get connected with a faculty mentor

Through consultation with the Program Director.

Earning credit for undergraduate research

Only through for-credit courses involving research, mainly JUPS 3040: Research Methods in Justice and Peace.

Getting paid for research

There are not currently any opportunities for paid research in the program.

Thesis or capstone research

The Senior Seminar for majors in this program is fulfilled by three one-credit modules. However, these modules do not often include research beyond what is typically required for course assignments.