INTS 4950R - Integrated Studies Senior Thesis

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Integrated Studies

Description:

This is a one or two-semester Senior Research and Senior Thesis series that in some cases may extend to three semesters and that provides the culminating experience in the Integrated Studies program and is also a capstone option for the Individualized Studies program. The first semester focuses on research questions, reviewing academic literature, methods, and scholarly writing. Students who choose to complete a second semester will develop and execute their interdisciplinary research or creative project that relates to their areas of concentration through careful analysis and creative synthesis. Students will have the option to directly collaborate with faculty to support their ongoing research. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate an appropriately interdisciplinary question that draws upon the elements of both emphasis areas to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the issue or problem. 2. Design and follow an appropriately academic and systematic research process. 3. Synthesize emphasis area research and perspectives to develop a more complex understanding of the subject of interest. 4. Apply the standard research, documentation, and communication methods of two academic disciplines in the thesis project. 5. Complete a research-based project and/or paper that demonstrates integrative understanding of an interdisciplinary issue, as well as disciplinary competence in two areas of emphasis. Prerequisites: INTS 3100 (Grade C or higher), senior status, and instructor permission. FA, SP, SU

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

One-on-one

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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