Trailblaze your own path and expand the field of restorative practices by adding the thesis option to your master’s degree.
Students — as well as our alumni — who wish to conduct original research may choose to pursue the Thesis Option. A faculty chair will provide guidance as you design relevant research that can be completed within a one-year time frame. By completing the Thesis Option, you can gain research experience and develop advanced competencies in scholarly writing. If you are considering a research-intensive career or are interested in pursuing doctoral-level study, the Thesis Option may be a desirable choice for you.
Program Overview
Requirements
- Complete all four Master of Science required courses.
- Complete two focused research courses – RP 680 Designing Restorative Practices Research and RP 685 Data Analysis for Restorative Practices Research –
- Complete four other electives (these may be the electives required for the Education or Community Engagement Specialization).
- Students enroll in RP 707 Thesis Seminar after all other Master of Science courses have been completed.
Details
- Most program courses are 100% online with a few blended options with courses starting in Fall, Spring, and Summer months. Click here for a full list of course offerings.
- Supported by faculty and fellow students, course assignments help you put your learning into practice.
- Most students complete the program in three years.
- To pursue this option, a student must already be admitted to the Master of Science program and then request faculty approval. Additional fees apply. Click here for our Transparent Tuition.