University resources, must register for at least 3 hours of MC 797 – Independent Study and Research. Dissertation Committee The dissertation committee is generally the same as the exam committee. The student, however, may elect to make changes to the dissertation committee. In the event of a committee change, the student must submit the appropriate forms to the Graduate School. The form is part of the progress to degree worksheet found at: The committee is ordinarily composed of five members of School of Mass Communication and journalism graduate faculty. When an outside minor is part of the student’s plan of study, one of the five members must be from the minor field. See the eligible listings under exam committee. Dissertation Proposal/Prospectus The student must successfully defend a dissertation proposal after successful completion of comprehensive exam. Ideally, the proposal will be complete at the conclusion of comprehensive exams, and the student may defend both the exams and the proposal in the same meeting. In the event the proposal is not complete, a proposal defense meeting will be scheduled. Committee member should receive a final copy of the proposal at least 14 days prior to the defense meeting. After successful defense of the proposal, students should file an application for Admission to Candidacy and Degree with the Graduate School. The form is part of the progress to degree worksheet found at: At a minimum, the proposal should include: An introduction, description of the research, and a statement of significance. Research questions A comprehensive literature review and a discussion of how this new research adds to the current body of knowledge. A comprehensive methodology description A chapter outline As appropriate the Human Subjects Protection Review Committee and/or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee must approve the dissertation topic. For details, visit:
University resources, must register for at least 3 hours of MC 797 – Independent Study and Research. Dissertation Committee The dissertation committee is generally the same as the exam committee. The student, however, may elect to make changes to the dissertation committee. In the event of a committee change, the student must submit the appropriate forms to the Graduate School. The form is part of the progress to degree worksheet found at: The committee is ordinarily composed of five members of School of Mass Communication and journalism graduate faculty. When an outside minor is part of the student’s plan of study, one of the five members must be from the minor field. See the eligible listings under exam committee. Dissertation Proposal/Prospectus The student must successfully defend a dissertation proposal after successful completion of comprehensive exam. Ideally, the proposal will be complete at the conclusion of comprehensive exams, and the student may defend both the exams and the proposal in the same meeting. In the event the proposal is not complete, a proposal defense meeting will be scheduled. Committee member should receive a final copy of the proposal at least 14 days prior to the defense meeting. After successful defense of the proposal, students should file an application for Admission to Candidacy and Degree with the Graduate School. The form is part of the progress to degree worksheet found at: At a minimum, the proposal should include: An introduction, description of the research, and a statement of significance. Research questions A comprehensive literature review and a discussion of how this new research adds to the current body of knowledge. A comprehensive methodology description A chapter outline As appropriate the Human Subjects Protection Review Committee and/or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee must approve the dissertation topic. For details, visit: