Dissertation & Thesis

What is a Dissertation [PDF]?

A dissertation is the documentation of your original research or scholarship that serves as partial completion of graduation requirements for a doctoral degree.

What is a Thesis [PDF]?

A thesis is the documentation of your original research or scholarship that serves as partial completion of graduation requirements for a master’s degree.

What is a Capstone Project?

Most of our master's programs require students to complete a final project rather than a thesis. This is sometimes referred to as a capstone experience. The project could be a product from an internship, a small applied research experience, a case study, a curriculum plan, etc. 

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