Proposal Development Seminar   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PA 700 - Proposal Development Seminar


Prerequisite(s): Completion of core and specialization courses, PA 651  and PA 650  or PA 652  or PA 653 . In this course, students complete their dissertation proposal during weekly meetings with their peers and dissertation chair. Weekly meetings provide an opportunity for students to present their dissertation ideas and receive feedback from their peers and chair. This course requires independent work that leads to a well-written dissertation proposal. Specific deadlines are set for completion of the proposal, IRB application, data collection, and submission of the dissertation draft to the committee and the oral defense. The form and content of the dissertation should be completed within the research methodologies and areas approved by the chair. (3 credits)