EDSP 994 - Introduction to the Dissertation

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Doctoral candidacy.
Designed to introduce students to the dissertation and the dissertation process; university and department policies and procedures related to the dissertation; and resources across the university for engaging in research; as well as facilitate topic selection; review of the literature; and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and procedures. By the end of this course, students will have chosen an advisor (if not done so already) and committee, completed several of the initial requirements of the dissertation process, as well as produced a reasonable and appropriate timeline for completion of the dissertation and the degree.