Course Description

Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.

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Athena Title

Doctoral Dissertation

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Non-Traditional Format

Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will design and conduct original independent research.
• Students will produce a doctoral dissertation that contributes to knowledge in the field.
• Students will defend the dissertation and its findings in an academic setting.

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Topical Outline

• The dimensions of the research toward completing a Doctoral Dissertation project will depend upon the mutual interests of the student and the supervising faculty member.

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