Masters Project I

3.0 credits

Students complete a Masters Project as part of the requirements towards graduation, and are required to submit a paper upon completion of the project. The paper is based on an approved Masters Project proposal, with defined learning goals, and should reflect a high level of scholarly work. The project may include, but is not limited to, the following: a case study consisting of an appropriate literature review, an extensive case report and a case presentation; a review essay on a relevant area of research; or an essay on aspects of collaboration with faculty research (i.e., designing instruments, analyzing data sets, developing research protocols, program development). Students who plan to pursue doctoral studies are encouraged to work with mentors and program directors in the Spring of their 1st year to prepare for a masters project that will demonstrate readiness for doctoral level scholarship.