DEV 5133 - Masters Thesis

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course satisfies three of the requisite 6 credit hours of masters thesis hours in both the Community Development and Global Development graduate program. The purpose is to prepare an evidence-informed summative research project selected in conjunction with faculty consultation regarding an issue in community or International development. Students will begin by compiling a reading list and identifying a problem area of study. Students will then conduct background research relating to the identified problem area and ultimately create a prospectus for both research and action. All Masters thesis will be strongly informed by data collected during their fieldwork experience Students will be paired with a team of professors, with one designated as the chair.

Availability: WPB: Every semester

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