Course Description
The Workshop is required of all Masters’ candidates. The Thesis Proposal Workshop consists of four two-hour sessions; students must attend all four sessions of the Workshop. There are no exceptions. Each student is guided through the creation of a thesis proposal, which over the course of the semester must be approved by the mentor chosen by the student, by the professor conducting the Workshop, and then the Director of the Liberal Studies Degree Program. This is a non-credit, zero-tuition course, but you must register for the section you choose, usually the semester before you register for the Thesis Research/Thesis Writing course. The grade is a “Pass” or “Fail.” Satisfactory completion of this workshop is necessary before registering for the Thesis Research/Thesis Writing course. You may also be registered for another course in the semester in which you register for the Thesis Proposal Workshop. Also read further information on the thesis preparation process by going to the Liberal Studies Degree Program website (click on “Resources and Policies”). Note: The zero-credit Thesis Proposal Workshop, taken in conjunction with a three-credit course, constitutes half-time enrollment status.
