each master of science and doctoral candidate must successfully defend the thesis or dissertation. The objectives of the defense examination are (1) to probe the validity and significance of the data ...

A doctoral thesis should be based on extensive research in primary sources, make an original contribution to knowledge, and be presented in acceptable scholarly form. Students entering the program ...

A senior defense is an opportunity for you to share your thesis with your advisor, secondary advisor and reader(s). The purpose of a defense is to celebrate your work, reflect upon your creative and ...

Friday, May 2, 2025 Deadline to schedule dissertation defense for Summer I 2025 graduation Friday, May 16, 2025 Last day for doctoral candidates to hold dissertation defense for Summer I 2025 ...

Please make sure that all information is spelled correctly and as you would like it to appear on your defense certificate and ScholarWorks form. Spring 2025 Thesis Defense Information: Thesis ...

Before completion of a doctoral degree, you must have your dissertation accepted for defense by your review committee. The dissertation defense may occur before or after the final electronic ...