MASTER'S THESIS

Catalog description

The Master's thesis provides students the opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in research methods under faculty direction. With the guidance of the thesis coordinator and a supervisory committee, the student prepares a formal research proposal, gains IRB approval, conducts the proposed study, and prepares a detailed report of the purpose, design, results, and implications of the findings. The student will present the thesis in an oral defense to the thesis coordinator and supervisory committee.