MESA9941 · Education
Lynch School of Education & Human Development
1 credit in the fall, 2 credits in the spring This two-semester seminar is designed to assist doctoral candidates in the preparation of a formal doctoral dissertation proposal. All aspects of dissertation development will be discussed (e.g., problem development, human subjects review, final defense). Students will develop and present a series of draft proposals for faculty and student reaction. Depending on the circumstances of the student, an acceptable pre-proposal (Intent) or full dissertation proposal is required for completion of the course.
Course experience
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Organization
3.6 / 5
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Challenge
3.9 / 5
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Attendance
3.5 / 5
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Assignments
3.7 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section