CPSE 699R – Thesis Support II
Spring Semester 2008
Syllabus
Instructor
Mary Anne Prater, Ph.D.
340E MCKB, , 801-422-1592
Office hours by appointment
Course Purposes
Students will work toward completion of their thesis prospectus. Students will read samples of a prospectus, IRB application and theses, as well as the Graduate Handbook, to gain a better understanding of the process and product. At the end of this course, students will orally present their prospectus to the class.
Assignments
On-going Assignment
Students will continually work toward completion of their prospectus. They will report weekly on their progress.
E-mail Assignments
1. Write 3-5 questions you have about the prospectus or thesis. Read the appropriate sections of the Graduate Handbook (available on line) and the handout entitled, Guidelines for Writing Your Graduate Thesis and Dissertation. If your questions are answered, provide the answers. If not, indicate so. Email your questions and answers.
2. Read the sample prospectus provided. Email any questions you have about content or structure as it applies to your prospectus.
3. Submit a list of references you have located regarding your thesis.
4. Read one BYU thesis available online*. Email the thesis title and author and any questions you have about content or structure as it applies to your thesis.
5. Submit your research questions.
6. Read one BYU thesis available online*. Email the thesis title and author and any questions you have about content or structure as it applies to your thesis.
In Class Assignments
7. Submit a brief description of your research methodology, include the following:
a. Participants
b. Setting
c. Intervention (if applicable)
d. Measures/instruments
e. Procedures
f. Design including statistical analysis if applicable
8. Orally present your prospectus to the class.
*Recent special education M.S. students and school psychology Ed.S. students:
Melanie Arp, Nari Carter, Amanda Clark, Lisa Dickison, Jacob Figueira, Stephanie Harris, Sungti Hsu, Mary Jefferson, Heather Nelson, Marci Olson, Karolyn Peery, Megan Sangster
Calendar
Date / Topics / AssignmentsWed., 4/30 / Introduction
Wed., 5/7 / No class / Email assignment #1
Email prospectus progress
Wed., 5/14 / No class / Email assignment #2 & #3
Email prospectus progress
Wed., 5/21 / No class / Email assignment #4 & #5
Email prospectus progress
Wed., 5/28 / No class / Email assignment #6
Email prospectus progress
Mon., 6/2
(1:00-3:00) / Preparation for presentations / Assignment #7
Verbally report prospectus progress
Mon., 6/9
(1:00-3:00) / Prospectus presentations / Assignment #8
Other Information
Mission Statement of the BYU Special Education Programs
We maximize the potential of diverse learners with individualized educational needs to elevate their quality of life. We accomplish this by supporting the mission and aims of a BYU education as we integrate teaching, research, and service. Specifically, we:
· Prepare competent and moral educators who select, implement, and evaluate research-based effective teaching practices and appropriate curriculum for learners with special needs.
· Prepare master special educators who provide collaborative leadership to foster the moral development and improve learning and social competence of exceptional learners with challenging behaviors.
· Add to the knowledge base of special education and related disciplines through research.
· Serve and advocate for learners with individualized educational needs and others who support them.
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU’s policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students as well. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the Equal Employment Office at 422-5895 or 367-5689 (24-hours); or contact the Honor Code Office at 422-2847.
Students With Disabilities
Brigham Young University is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability which may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the University Accessibility Center (422-2767). Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by the SSD Office. If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against of the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You should contact the Equal Employment Office at 422-5895, D-282 ASB.