A detailed thesis prospectus must be submitted to the department for approval, at which time the student's thesis adviser is formally designated. In all specializations of the graduate program, students register for thesis supervision. Students should familiarize themselves with procedures regarding committee selection, writing of the thesis, presentation to the adviser and readers, and defense of the thesis. Complying with the procedural requirements within the specified time sequences is the responsibility of the student. Students who do not intend to seek accreditation by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities may take two courses in lieu of the thesis requirement.
All students complete a research or library thesis in accordance with university regulations.
Before commencing work on the thesis, the student must have a thesis proposal approved by three faculty members. A thesis is usually required for graduation. In some circumstances and with the adviser's approval, a candidate may be allowed to replace the thesis with two additional courses, increasing the total number of minimum credit hours required from 30 to 36. In such cases the candidate would be required to take the comprehensive examination. The thesis must be prepared under the guidance and close supervision of a faculty adviser and a designated committee.