Dec 03, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Academic Catalog 2024-2025
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HOD-892 HD Dissertation Seminar

4 semester credits
This seminar supports students’ transition into the dissertation phase of the program. It provides clarifying information on Fielding’s formal dissertation process, advances students’ research competences, facilitates student-to-student peer review, and provides a supportive space for the initial development of individual dissertation plans and a draft of the concept paper.
Pre-requisites: HOD-800 , HOD-881 , HOD-882 , and at least 12 additional course credits
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only
Learning Outcome(s):
  • Clarify (a) the formal steps in the dissertation process and requirements for advancing steps; (b) formal processes (e.g., creation of dissertation committees, requirements for Final Oral Review, etc.); and (c) products of the dissertation phase (Concept Paper, Proposal, and Dissertation) to support student agency in navigating their dissertation phase. 
  • Advance proficiencies in scholarly writing, critical analysis, coherent and persuasive presentation of research ideas, peer feedback, and feedback response.
  • Develop and present a draft of a coherent and effective Concept Paper (or other dissertation related writing project) and dissertation research plan.



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