GPH 876 - Thesis

3 Credit(s) In this course, the student develops a thesis proposal that requires a plan for empirical research on a significant geographic or geospatial question related to the student’s program of study. The proposal is developed under the supervision of a faculty member and thesis committee. This should be selected by students intending to continue toward a doctoral degree. Oral defense of the thesis and area of thesis study is required. A master copy
will be retained in Salem State University Library.
Pre-requisites: Final year of Master’s program, minimum 3.5 GPA in courses or invitation by a faculty sponsor, and approval in writing by both the faculty sponsor and the program coordinator. Required for students pursuing the thesis option.