Project-Based Dissertation

1 credits · Graduate

Students are required to conduct original research and complete a project-based dissertation consisting of a creative project component and a written component (20,000-30,000 words). The dissertation must make an original contribution to the field of Indigenous Studies and be consistent with program guidelines for the project-based option. A PhD student must successfully complete both components of the project-based option and defend those components before a Dissertation Examining Committee. The maximum time for completion of the Project-Based dissertation and other required academic requirements is five years.