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Proposal & Dissertation


Proposal & Dissertation:  beginning Spring 2028

Spring 2028  |  Dr. Dawn Hathaway        planned

 

EDUC 998: Doctoral

Dissertation Proposal

 

Develops a research proposal that forms the basis for the doctoral dissertation, under the guidance of the dissertation chair and doctoral committee. Exposes students to university requirements and resources in the dissertation phase of their program. Notes: May be repeated, but no more than 9 credits of EDUC 998 may satisfy doctoral degree requirements.

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Fall 2028  |  Dr. Dawn Hathaway             planned

 

EDUC 999: Doctoral

Dissertation Research

 

Provides continued faculty assistance on an individual basis to complete the dissertation planned in EDUC 998 and initiate new projects. Notes: Requires successful completion of EDUC 998 and faculty approval of the proposal.

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Spring 2029  |  Dr. Dawn Hathaway        planned

 

EDUC 999: Doctoral

Dissertation Research

 

Provides continued faculty assistance on an individual basis to complete the dissertation planned in EDUC 998 and initiate new projects. Notes: Requires successful completion of EDUC 998 and faculty approval of the proposal.

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As necessary, up to 12 total credits​

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​​George Mason University

4400 University Drive

Fairfax, VA  22030

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cburris2@gmu.edu

October 2026

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