PYR 875: Doctoral Research Seminar I

Description:

Competency Area: Research Methodology
Required of and restricted to Year III students.
(Section assignments will be made by the department and provided to students prior to registration.)

The aim of this two-year long sequence is to facilitate students? development and completion of a doctoral dissertation. During this first semester the emphasis is on helping each student to select a topic which touches upon a theme or area of genuine interest or concern, and to design a realistic dissertation proposal using appropriate methodology. The instructor for each section will also serve as the Chair of the Dissertation Committee for members of the section.