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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Course Objectives

The student will be able to: 1. Identify a dissertation research topic. 2. Develop the procedures to conduct the research. 3. Conduct the research. 4. Analyze the data collected in the research. 5. Write the dissertation.

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Topical Outline

I. Dissertation research topic development. II. Conduct of research. III. Data analysis. IV. Writing the dissertation.

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