What are the differences between Routes?
Thesis The thesis-based master’s program provides the introduction to scholarly activities and independent, original research and is generally critical to students intending further study at the doctoral level. Students must complete a required number of courses and a 15 credit hour thesis. Students in thesis-based programs are required to successfully defend their thesis. Project The project-based master’s program is designed to provide the student with the chance to apply theory in the field. Projects are typically research-based of limited scope and the research is usually not independent, original research. Students must complete a required number of courses, a 6 credit hour project and submit a project report of the theory/ application. Practicum The practicum-based master’s program is designed to provide the student with a practical experience in the field as opposed to a theoretical or research based study. Practicums are not research based. Students must complete a required num
