January 2026 University Catalog

RSCH-V8925 Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

In this ten-week virtual residency, students develop and evaluate proposed topic areas and theories for their doctoral project. Students analyze the literature on potential topics to assess relevance to the discipline and potential methods to use in the doctoral project. Students gain an understanding of the writing, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to complete the final project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through a final assessment. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY7105. PhD in Behavior Analysis students must have completed PSY8301, PSY8302, PSY8303, PSY8352, and RSCH7860. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior and PhD in Human Services students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8110. DIT students must have completed BMGT8434. DHA students must have completed DHA8026, RSCH7864, and RSCH7868. DBA students must have completed BMGT8019, and BMGT8028. PhD in Education students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860.