What are the guidelines for completing the required thesis?
Research indicates that for professional communicators to “break through the glass ceiling,” regardless of their gender, research skills and the ability to evaluate programs and campaigns are essential. Consequently, we require all students, as a capstone learning experience, to conduct a sustained research project that allows them to develop these essential skills and abilities. A master’s thesis, conducted with a thesis advisor, prepares a student for doctoral programs and may involve any appropriate form of scholarly research. Students should not begin their thesis until all other coursework has been completed. Prior to the completion of all required coursework, students may ask a member of the graduate faculty to serve as her or his principal faculty advisor; but, the advisor cannot sign an approval form until all coursework has been completed. Under an advisor’s supervision, the student should prepare an appropriate proposal and, with the faculty advisor’s consent, identify at lea
