HSCI 890 - Dissertation Seminar (Required)

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: completion of 48 of HSCI.
This course is designed as a general seminar for all doctoral students in the D.H.Sc. Program. This seminar does not focus on a specific content area but instead is designed to provide students with an overview of the requirements for completing a doctoral dissertation, and provide a forum for discussing dissertation-related concerns and issues with other students. In particular, the seminar emphasizes the development of the conceptual and research skills necessary for the completion of the doctoral dissertation, including the formulation of the dissertation proposal (selection of an area and topic, formulation of appropriate research questions/hypotheses, rationales etc.), the development of the skills necessary for identifying and critically evaluating published research relevant to the chosen dissertation topic, as well as an appropriate research methodology for empirically evaluating the hypotheses proposed. Designed in a seminar format, this course guides students through the formative stages of proposal development in which constant, critical thinking is required. Interaction among the instructor and students is important to transform ideas into a doctoral dissertation project. Must complete all coursework before registering HSCI 890. HSCI 891 must be registered with this course in the same term.