Course Description

Extensive readings or empirical research in selected areas or planning and pilot studies preparatory to a thesis.

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Athena Title

Special Problems

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Non-Traditional Format

Special problems, with meetings arranged between major professor and student.

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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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Course Objectives

This is intended to cover background literature reviews and empirical research (pilot data collection) in preparation for a dissertation. It is generally one on one instruction and tailored to the specific needs of a student preparing to do dissertation work.

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Topical Outline

There is no topical outline. The student and supervisor will set the goals at the time that the instructor agrees to supervise the course.

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