The purpose of the pre-dissertation research requirement is to provide students with opportunities to engage in the research process prior to initiation of the dissertation process. Provision of opportunities to develop professional credentials through professional publications and presentations. A supervised research experience or research internship in an approved site. Research done in affiliation with one or more faculty members. Divisional Examinations Students must pass a comprehensive exam.
Details are available in the division office.
It is incumbent on the student to present a supporting rationale to the advisor. A list of divisionally approved courses, which will be reviewed and revised periodically, will be made available to faculty and students. If the student wishes to take a course not on the current list, he or she may petition the Research Tool Committee for approval. Students may make a proposal and carry out a specific project, or series of projects, on aspects of research methodology. The proposal must spell out in some detail the research competencies they anticipate will ensue from this work.