definition of routes

course route

a course-based program places more emphasis on completing academic courses related to a graduate subject area with less emphasis on a major research paper. instead of completing a thesis, a student in a course-based program will complete a higher number of academic courses. however, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in this route may still be required to complete a major research paper, a research project, or an independent study, and these requirements will typically have a lower credit weight than a thesis.

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portfolio route

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in the master of education program at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 have the option of completing a portfolio as part of their degree requirements. a portfolio may involve research or the application of theoretical knowledge to a practical problem in the profession. a portfolio allows the candidate flexibility in the following areas:

  • the type of problem or topic selected for study;
  • the processes through which a problem is examined, developed, implemented, or evaluated;
  • the range of forms, which may be used for reporting. the final product frequently is a resource for professionals in the field, including, for example, a course, handbook, resource guide, or detailed assessment rubric.

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project route and research paper route

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in the following programs have the option of completing a project or research paper as part of their degree requirements:

  • master of science in management
  • master of arts in english
  • master of arts in history
  • master of social work,
  • master of arts in sociology

the emphasis for the project or research paper is on scholarly thinking and critical analysis and may not carry the same burden of originality as a thesis. similar to the course route, the major research paper required for the project route will typically have a lower credit weight than a thesis. therefore, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in this route are required to complete a higher number of academic courses in the subject area than a student in the thesis route would be required to complete.

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thesis route

a thesis-based program requires a student to complete a thesis paper. the emphasis with a thesis is on the development of a research question or theory which is situated within a tradition of existing knowledge and research and which is then rigorously investigated following procedures from established research traditions. a thesis-based program places a higher credit weight on the thesis requirement thereby requiring a student in the thesis route to complete fewer academic courses in the subject area than a student in a course-based or a project-based program would be required to complete.

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for additional guidelines on the thesis process specific to your program of interest, please visit the appropriate departmental/faculty or school website below: