MESA 9941 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation
1 credit in the fall, 2 credits in the spring This two-semester seminar is designed to assist doctoral candidates in the preparation of a formal doctoral dissertation proposal. All aspects of dissertation development will be discussed (e.g., problem development, human subjects review, final defense). Students will develop and present a series of draft proposals for faculty and student reaction. Depending on the circumstances of the student, an acceptable pre-proposal (Intent) or full dissertation proposal is required for completion of the course.
Course overview
- Department
- Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall, Biannually in the Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Advanced Statistics and Research Design. Permission of instructor. or Permission of Department
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.06 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 6
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Henry Braun | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 7 |
| Fall 2024 | Henry Braun | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | 5 of 7 |
| Spring 2023 | Laura O'Dwyer | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 1 of 3 |
| Fall 2022 | Laura O'Dwyer | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 1 of 3 |
| Spring 2022 | Laura O'Dwyer | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | — | 2 of 6 |
| Fall 2021 | Laura O'Dwyer | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 3 of 6 |