CSCI-799 : Dissertation

The dissertation option provides the student the opportunity to conduct original research and to report this in a scholarly manuscript. Students must choose a major professor to act as the chair of their dissertation committee and two additional committee members. Before beginning work on a dissertation, a student must present a proposal to their committee for approval. The committee will direct and supervise the work carried out by the student. The student is bound by the Graduate School rules and regulations for dissertation defense. See note on page 577 related to dissertation hours.