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Research

A. Thesis and Research Paper

All candidates for the master's degree are required to present a research
paper/project. Students should consult with their advisors for specific details.

If the research involves human subjects, the Institution Review Board’s (IRB)
policies must be followed. The student should consult the Graduate Student
Handbook for specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Students in certain programs who choose to write a thesis will elect the Plan II
program of study. An oral examination by faculty members will be conducted on
each thesis. The student will register for six hours of thesis.

A review committee will select outstanding thesis abstracts for consideration for
the ERIC system each semester. A file of abstracts of thesis will be maintained.

B. Institutional Review Board

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) whose Board members are full-time faculty
drawn from the four academic schools at Bowie State University review
applications from anyone (i.e., students, faculty, researchers) requesting
permission to conduct research involving human subjects for compliance with the
University guidelines and Federal regulations regarding the protection of human
subjects – Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46.

Research proposals from campus-based individuals or groups submitting
proposals for external funding or campus-based individuals or groups conducting
research off-campus must be submitted to the IRB for review and approval before
research can be initiated.

No research can go forward at Bowie State University without the approval of IRB.
Completed research projects that have been conducted without the approval of
the IRB will not be approved. The proposal must be submitted to the IRB with all
the requisite attachments before a research project can be reviewed, approved
and undertaken:

• A statement of project approval from the department in which the
research is being conducted (students only)
• A signed memo of approval/support from student’s advisor
• One original copy of the proposed consent form

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