Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor

Description: An independent study course focusing on writing a substantial research paper, emphasizing research design problems. Must be accomplished within two quarters following doctoral qualifying examinations. If completed in one quarter, a grade will be assigned for 4 units. If two quarters are necessary, course will be graded In Progress (IP) until both terms are completed when the final grade will be assigned for 8 units. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units.