Master’s Thesis
A thesis is required in some degree programs and is an option in others. The thesis course is a 6-credit course and is graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). The grade is awarded by the thesis adviser. Final approval of the dean of the Graduate School is required for completion of the thesis project.
Registration must be completed during the regular registration period by submitting a signed copy of their thesis proposal and the Permission to Enroll form to the Office of the Registrar. Thesis courses are split into two 3-credit courses (580A and 580B), which enables the separation of registration and billing. If students elect to be registered for all 6 credits in one semester, they will be billed for all 6 credits.
A detailed statement of regulations and guidelines concerning the master’s thesis is available from the Graduate School or available on our website at www.hood.edu/gradforms and should be consulted before a student enrolls for Master’s Thesis Preparation.
A thesis is a 6-credit course; the charge for Master’s Thesis Preparation is in accordance with the per credit tuition as indicated in the Graduate Tuition and Financial Arrangements section of this catalog. Ideally, students will complete all requirements of the final project within the initial term of enrollment. For those who don't, the registrar will continue to re-register students each Fall and Spring semester for that final project for a minimum of 1-credit as "In Progress" or "IP" until a final grade is entered. Students are responsible to pay the tuition amount associated with that IP credit and the graduate school comprehensive fee each semester until the project is completed. Depending on the amount of work to be completed and/or the student loan requirements to maintain at least half-time enrollment, students may request to be registered as IP for up to 3 credits. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances can be made on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the graduate school dean and the program director. Students in the doctor of organizational leadership and doctor of business administration programs should refer to the DOL/DBA section of the catalog for supplemental dissertation course requirements and policies.
The final approved thesis, must be uploaded to ProQuest and MD-SOAR in accordance with the thesis/project deadlines published in the Academic Calendar. Students should review the guidelines for formatting and electronic submission processes in the Final Thesis, Projects, Capstones, and Research section of www.hood.edu/gradforms.
The title of the report will also be noted in the student’s academic record.