Research Experience

The intent of the research experience requirement is to enable the student to obtain "hands on" training on one or more ongoing research projects. Students are expected to participate in supervised research for at least two terms (the equivalent of 6 credit hours). This research can be conducted under the direction of a faculty member from either inside or outside the department, and should be arranged in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. Students should register for 3 credit hours of HBHE 900 in the terms in which they fulfill this requirement; 900 must be taken under the direction of an HBHE faculty member. If the research experience requirement is to be fulfilled with work under the direction of a faculty member from outside the department, the selection of a mentor should be made with the approval of the student's advisor. Students should register for directed research credit with that individual if possible; if registration is not possible in the mentor's department, the student should register for HBHE 900 with his/her advisor.