NSEC 690 Thesis Defense

Intended to demonstrate a student’s ability to carry out original research. Thesis may be designed to answer practical research questions, or address theoretical or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the field of national security. Credit is not awarded until the thesis has been accepted.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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Under the direction of a thesis chair, the doctoral candidate writes a thesis manuscript in preparation for the thesis defense.



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