Thesis Option

Catalog description

Students should make the decision to complete a thesis during their first year in the program if considering future doctoral study. In lieu of taking a comprehensive examination students write a thesis as the culminating exercise of their program of studies. Students work closely with a faculty member over 2 semesters. The thesis proposal involves identifying a problem, conducting a literature review, developing a hypothesis, designing a study, and beginning data collection. The thesis project includes data analysis and interpretation and the writing and defense of the thesis. Students must complete an accumulated total of 3 credit hours and may repeat the course for up to a total of 6 credit hours. (ADD)