Research and Dissertation Proposals. Before conducting the research for the dissertation, each student must submit a dissertation proposal that is defended orally and approved by the dissertation committee. The dissertation must consist of a fully documented written product of mature and original scholarship. It must be a significant contribution to knowledge that reflects the student's creativity and competence in independent research. A final oral examination in defense of the dissertation, conducted by the dissertation committee, is required.
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Basic and Applied Neurobehavioral Science. Developmental and Neurogenic Disabilities. Courses at the 400 level apply to graduate degree requirements when appearing on an approved program of study. However, 400-level courses are not graduate courses by definition and cannot be certified as such for purposes of employment or transferring to other institutions. See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.