3 credit(s) Candidates will work toward completing a master’s thesis in the Spring semester, individually with guidance from a thesis advisor. The thesis will include an Introduction (Chapter I) and Literature Review (Chapter II). This course will provide guidance to complete a systematic exploration. Candidates will produce Chapters I and II by developing a research question, investigating current research, developing an informed hypothesis in response to their question, and reviewing and synthesizing related research. Candidates will begin to draft their Methodology or Application Plan (Chapter III) by creating a plan to test their hypothesis or engage in further inquiry into their topic.