Dissertation I: Concept Paper and Doctoral Committee Selection

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This course will begin the Dissertation process by guiding the Doctoral student through the selection of the Doctoral Committee. After the selection of a Committee Chair and committee members, the doctoral student will begin selection of a dissertation topic and formulation of the Concept Paper. The formulation of the Concept Paper will provide a foundation for the first three chapters of the dissertation. Doctoral students will work closely with their Committee Chair to determine an appropriate dissertation topic. This course is 16 weeks in length. This course satisfies a dissertation requirement for this program and is not eligible for transfer credit.