Thesis and Dissertation

A written proposal for thesis or dissertation research must be accepted by the POS committee before the candidate begins his or her research work.

A final bound copy of the thesis or dissertation must be filed with the Department. This copy is placed in the Sociology-Economics Reading Room in Heady Hall.

The alternative thesis or dissertation format is allowed by the Graduate College with an approval of the POS committee. The guidelines are found in the Grad`uate College Thesis Manual.

Time Limitations for Completion of Degrees:
The master's degree student is expected to complete the degree program within five years. A student beginning a Ph.D. degree program at ISU with a master's degree is expected to complete the program within five years, while a student beginning a Ph.D. degree program without the master's degree is expected to complete the program within seven years. If warranted, the POS Committee may request by letter that the Dean of the Graduate College extend these time limits.

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