Thesis Capstone in Talent Development Education

A coordinated research experience in which the candidate will design and conduct an in-depth study of an issue or innovation in talent development education, either through field-based gathering of data or extensive reading and synthesis of the professional literature. Candidates will work with an advisor to develop and implement an inquiry project that will be assigned from 3 to 6 hours of credit depending on its scope and depth. Students will document the project in a 3-5 chapter written document that follows guidelines that are specified in the thesis handout. (Intent fee required)