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DOCT894 - Dissertation Proposal Defense

Course Details

Course Code: DOCT894 Course ID: 5471 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

In this course, students will develop their skill set surrounding the different components of the dissertation proposal. The skill set can include analyzing and producing deliverables centered on a comprehensive description of the problem/research question(s), a literature review, and detailed research design. (Prerequisite: All coursework with the exception of DOCT897)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.