PSYC 699: Research and Thesis
Credit Hours: Variable credit, (1-6)
Hours and credit to be arranged with the approval of the dean of the Graduate College. See “Thesis.”
Detailed Description of Content of Course
The student selects the topic of his/her thesis in consultation with an advisor. Close contact is maintained between the student and the faculty advisor, and the thesis committee, during his/her progress through the project.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
While actual activities during the research and thesis may vary depending on the topic of research to be covered the common part of the activity is as follows:
Goals and Objectives of the Course
These may vary but essentially require the student to demonstrate competence in developing a research project, carrying it out, and defending it on academic and professional grounds.
Assessment Measures
Assessment is carried out during the course of the conducting of the project--by means of input and feedback from members of the students committee, and through the oral defense of the thesis following completion.
Other Course Information
Students are encouraged to prepare a thesis of such quality to qualify for presentation or publication.
Review and Approval