Thesis

Catalog description

This is an independent study course with a strong emphasis on project and time management. Students develop a project timeline and complete project tasks such as collecting data, analyzing data, presenting research progress, and composing a final manuscript, typically for submission to an academic journal. Students are responsible for meeting regularly with their primary thesis mentor and program advisor to complete the project and associated manuscript in a timely fashion. Course requirements include reporting on regular study meetings, meeting interim deadlines for partial and full manuscript drafts, and making use of resources supplied in the associated Canvas community. Students are also expected to submit an abstract for a professional meeting, poster presentation at an annual symposium, and a platform presentation to members of the genetic counseling program and broader community. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their manuscript for publication and are required to develop a clear publication plan and study materials deposit with their primary mentors before graduating.