HED 790 Dissertation Research Seminar

This seminar is designed to prepare students for beginning the dissertation in the subsequent semester. Students review the Dissertation Handbook, including dissertation requirements, formatting, information technology, committee selection, ethical issues in research, and the department’s timeline for completing the dissertation process. Students work in seminar format to refine dissertation topics and methodology, and to complete a dissertation proposal prospectus. Grading is “Pass” or “Fail.” (Prerequisite: all required course work prior to the Dissertation Research Seminar with a GPA of at least 3.3 and also must secure the approval of the chair/program director)