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PSYC697 - Thesis Preparation

Course Details

Course Code: PSYC697 Course ID: 5585 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course is the first in a two-course sequence for students to complete a thesis as the capstone for their master’s degree in psychology. This course will help students understand the process of developing and writing a thesis in psychology, including the creation of a research prospectus demonstrating their plan for conducting their study. Students will leave the course with a fully developed prospectus for their thesis project. This course may not be taken until the student has completed at least 85% of their program and is in their last term before enrolling in the PSYC698 Master’s Thesis course. Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 Start Month January SessionWinter 2027 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.