PSY 8993 Doctoral Project III
This course prepares the doctoral candidate for the development of a final project. It is the third of five courses to accomplish the final project. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating and detailing the specific methodology (theoretical, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) used in the study. The focus on developing a comprehensive research design includes submission and approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) application. The doctoral candidate is expected to fully articulate and address the ethical dimensions and considerations for the select research method. The doctoral project is intended to make a significant contribution to the field of Psychology and provides an opportunity for doctoral candidates to integrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the degree course work. The final grade for the course is either Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).