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Aug 01, 2025
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IECD-620 Dissertation Seminar4 semester credits
This seminar is taken during a student’s first term of dissertation and offers students the opportunity to embark on the process of developing their dissertation project in a supportive, collaborative environment. In addition to exploring topics, methods, and resources, students will develop a draft of their dissertation Pre-Proposal (Step 1) and a realistic timeline for completion of the project (including presenting the Final Oral Review [FOR] and final dissertation document).
Developing, implementing, and writing the dissertation itself involves both an understanding of the literature within one’s topic area and an understanding of the planning and management aspects of the multiple tasks that are part of completing the project. After completing this course, students will be familiar with:
- The stages of dissertation design
- The role of dissertation chair and committee
- The materials, personnel, resources, and methodological planning needed to complete the research itself
- The process of writing the dissertation pre-proposal and proposal
- The IRB approval process, implementation of the research proposal, and writing the final dissertation document.
Pre-requisites: PSY-716A , IECD-537 , IECD-539 , IECD-540 or PSY-717 , IECD-700
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):
Students will be able to:
- Apply basic research design principles and strategies demonstrating understanding of epistemological assumptions of the research methodology.
- Develop a written scholarly argument with empirical implications.
- Design and write a research pre-proposal.
- Submit pre-proposal to the Dissertation Tracking System
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences as reflected in research questions and research design.
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