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Dissertation Workshop for Public Policy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 9a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 M03-0440 PPOL/PAF Conf Rm 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 9a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
M03-0440 PPOL/PAF Conf Rm
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

Required core course that is designed as a workshop for third year doctoral students in the Public Policy Ph.D. Program to assist them in developing their dissertation proposals. The class will facilitate the transition of students from class work to the dissertation stage, helping students choose and define a dissertation topic. During the course of the semester, students will create first drafts of all the parts of their proposals, including literature review, research questions, methods and policy implications. In addition, the course will facilitate students' understanding of how the dissertation fits into their career goals.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

M03-0440 PPOL/PAF Conf Rm

Enrolled / Capacity

4 / 10

Status

Open

Instructor

Mark Warren

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Public Policy or graduate student with permission of instructor

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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