Please note the suggested deadlines below. There are two options: one for graduating in one year, the other for graduating in two years. The deadlines are not fixed, you can complete the steps earlier than these. The earlier you get the Prospectus done, the easier it will be to complete your thesis.
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Steps to Complete Prospectus
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1 year program
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2 year program
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| Step 1 Student and a faculty member discuss an idea |
Middle of 1st semester | End of 1st year |
| Step 2 Student does brief literature search |
2-3 weeks approx.
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2-3 weeks approx.
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| Step 3 Student proposes a research title |
End of 1st semester
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1st semester, 2nd year
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| Step 4 Advisory committee is formed with two readers who can contribute to student's research. Notify the secretary of your advisory committee so it can be recorded on computer. |
End of 1st
semester
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1st semester, 2nd year
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| Step 5 Research on literature continued |
Beginning of 2nd semester
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1st
semester, 2nd year
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| Step 6 Prospectus formalized working closely with committee members. |
Middle of 2nd semester
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Middle of 1st semester, 2nd year
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| Step 7 Prospectus completed, signed and accepted by Graduate Coordinator |
Middle of
2nd semester
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End of 1st semester, 2nd year
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| Step 8 Research, readings continue working with Advisory committee to begin thesis. Sign up for at least 2 credit hours of French 699R, Thesis. |
End of 2nd semester; 3 or 4 hrs of thesis for Spring term; 3 or 2 hrs of thesis for Summer. (You will need to be enrolled in at least 2 cr hrs the term you graduate) | 2nd semester, 2nd year (Remember you need to be enrolled in 2 cr hrs the term/semester you graduate) |