COUN 9093 - Graduate Thesis

6 cr.

At the end of a student’s formal academic study in the CAGS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology/Counseling) Program, students submit a Thesis research or study proposal to the Behavioral Sciences Committee on Graduate Programs. With committee approval, the student works under the supervision of a faculty member on this activity. The Thesis is a supervised, systematic research or analytical study of a significant problem/issue involving the areas of psychology and counseling, which results in an original, written product. Students are challenged to think independently and critically throughout the process of developing the research or study. The written product must reflect an organized effort with an appropriate and useful format through which to discuss a comprehensive review of the literature, problem identified, assumptions, significance of study, sources and methods of gathering and analyzing information, and conclusions/recommendations.