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Thesis Track Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I.<\/strong> DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Thesis Track is the most writing-intensive of the three available tracks. A master\u2019s thesis is similar to a doctoral dissertation, but it is generally shorter and more narrowly focused. For that reason, this track is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing further research in a doctoral program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thesis gives students the valuable opportunity to delve into interesting research for greater depth. Some employers prefer students with a thesis paper in their portfolio because it showcases their writing skills, authoritative awareness of the field and ambition to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After passing the Prospectus Defense, each M.A. candidate establishes a Thesis Committee in consultation with his\/her advisor. The committee will consist of the graduate advisor (who is also the committee chair), at least one internal faculty and one external faculty from another Texas A&M University department \u2014 more than one external faculty must be approved by the director of graduate studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

III. THESIS FORMAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though every thesis project is different, suitable theses should be between 40-75 pages long and include an introduction, three to five chapters, a conclusion, a bibliography and appendices (when appropriate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students must follow OGAPS\u2019 instructions for formatting and depositing their thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IV. ORAL DEFENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the Oral Defense, the candidate must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Submit Degree Plan<\/em> <\/em>to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) in the semester prior to graduation (see OGAPS calendar for deadlines).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Schedule date and time of the defense in consultation with the supervisor, committee members and director of graduate studies. Thesis oral defenses are scheduled for 90 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Submit Research Proposal Approval Form <\/em>at least 30 working days before the defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Apply for degree and pay graduation fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check to make sure degree program and advisory committee are up to date, and course work is complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Submit thesis to committee at least two weeks before the defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Submit Request and Announcement of the Final Examination <\/em>at least 10 working days before the defense (see OGAPS calendar for deadlines).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Defense Procedure<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Candidate and committee meet briefly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Candidate leaves the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Committee discusses any concerns and decides the order of questioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Candidate comes back into the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Candidate gives a 10-minute statement, summarizing the major arguments of the thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Committee members ask a round of questions. Time permitting, the committee asks a second round of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Candidate leaves the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Committee discusses the thesis and defense, identify necessary revisions (if any), and votes on pass\/fail:
    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Score<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    1<\/td>Pass with no revisions (or minor revisions such as formatting or grammar)<\/td><\/tr>
    2A<\/td>Pass with revisions to be approved by the supervisor<\/td><\/tr>
    2B<\/td>Pass with revisions to be approved by the committee<\/td><\/tr>
    3A<\/td>Fail with revisions<\/td><\/tr>
    3B<\/td>Fail<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    9. Candidate comes back into the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. Supervisor (or director of graduate studies) informs the candidate of pass\/fail decision and of the requested revisions (if any):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Description<\/th>Action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Pass with no revisions<\/td>Committee and supervisor sign the Report of the Final Examination <\/em>and the Written Thesis Approval Form<\/em>; candidate completes revisions (if any), submits the Copyright and Availability Form<\/em> and deposits thesis.<\/td><\/tr>
    Pass with revisions to be approved by the supervisor<\/td>Committee signs the Report of the Final Examination <\/em>and the Written Thesis Approval Form<\/em>; candidate completes revisions and submits to supervisor for approval; supervisor signs the Report of the Final Examination <\/em>and the Written Thesis Approval Form<\/em>; candidate submits the Copyright and Availability Form <\/em>and deposits thesis.<\/td><\/tr>
    Pass with revisions to be approved by the committee<\/td>Candidate completes revisions and submits to committee and supervisor for approval; committee and supervisor sign the Report of the Final Examination <\/em>and the Written Thesis Approval Form<\/em>; candidate submits the Copyright and Availability Form <\/em>and uploads thesis.<\/td><\/tr>
    Fail with revisions<\/td>Candidate completes revisions and submits to committee and supervisor; candidate schedules a second defense, following the steps listed above.<\/td><\/tr>
    Fail<\/td>Candidate does not receive the MA degree and does not deposit thesis.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    11. The defense concludes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Degree Plan For Thesis Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Required Foundational Courses (First Year)<\/strong>: 9 credit hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Course <\/th>Title<\/th>Semester Credit Hours<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    PERF 600<\/td>Graduate Scholarship in Performance Studies<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PERF 601<\/td>Theories in Performance Studies<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PERF 602<\/td>Research Methods in Performance Studies<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Required Track Courses (Second Year)<\/strong>: 6 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PERF 691<\/td>Research for Thesis<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Elective Internal Courses<\/strong>: 12-15 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PERF 603-682
    FILM 600-6941<\/sup><\/td>    		[TBD]
    [TBD]<\/td>    		Up to 15<\/td><\/tr>
    PERF 6852<\/sup><\/td>Directed Studies<\/td>Up to 3<\/td><\/tr>
    PERF 689<\/td>Topics in Performance Studies<\/td>Up to 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Elective External Courses3<\/sup>: 6-9 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    [TBD]<\/td>[TBD]<\/td>Up to 9<\/td><\/tr>
    _____6854<\/sup><\/td>Directed Studies<\/td>Up to 3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Total: 36<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    1 <\/sup>Except FILM 685, FILM 689 and FILM 691.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2 <\/sup>Students can take either <\/em>one internal or one external Directed Studies course (685).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3 <\/sup>Students must consult with the director of graduate studies before registering for courses outside the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4 <\/sup>See footnote 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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