A minimum of one additional course from courses listed in Appendix C, section 1, or related courses in research methodology. See Appendix C, section 2. A minimum of one additional course from courses listed in Appendix C, section 3. In consultation with the major advisor, candidates may select additional elective courses appropriate to their area of specialization. See Appendix B. Thesis and Comprehensive Examination Pedagogical Track.
Candidates have the option of writing a thesis or taking the comprehensive examination.
By the end of the second semester of course work, candidates should have completed all curriculum prerequisites and all required courses. At the end of the second semester, and after assembling a Thesis Committee, each candidate must demonstrate a capability to conduct research and write a thesis. The Demonstration of Capability will be evaluated by the Thesis Committee. The Committee uses the evidence from b. to judge the candidate's ability to analyze data and write a clear descriptive report of research. The Committee uses the evidence from c. to determine whether or not the candidate's proposed thesis research seems worth pursuing.