San José State University : Communication Studies : Plan A-Thesis

Plan A-Thesis

Students will complete: 1) a total of 32 coursework units of study (with a minimum average grade of B), and 2) write and defend a thesis (6 units).

Coursework:

Core courses: Comm 200R, Comm 203, Comm 204, Comm 205, Comm 206, 2 units advanced methods, Comm 294, Comm 297	14 units
Electives: (approved 100- or 200-level courses)	18 units
Thesis work: (Comm 299)	6 units
TOTAL:	38 units

Thesis Examination:
Write and defend a Thesis (6 units). Note: There must be a prospectus meeting conducted before a committee of no fewer than three members approved by the departmental Graduate Committee to be chaired by the faculty member responsible for supervising the thesis. The committee may decide to involve a suitable person from outside the University. Students should submit their prospectus at least 10 working days in advance of the date of the meeting. The prospectus meeting provides final guidance to the student prior to conducting, completing and defending the thesis.
Graduation:

Students must have taken and passed their final oral defense to participate in university commencement exercises. The graduate committee discourages the practice of students participating in departmental commencement activities prior to passing their oral defense. Exceptions requested by a student's faculty advisor will be considered by the committee.

Download, complete, and print out the Request for Plan A Thesis Committee form (.pdf).

Note: Students admitted prior to Fall 2009 should contact the Graduate Coordinator prior to submitting a proposal to the Graduate Committee.