THESIS

PROJECT

COMP EXAM

Semester 1

(Fall)

• Get acquainted with the MPH program & CSUF
• 3 courses

• Get acquainted with the MPH program & CSUF
• 3 courses

• Get acquainted with the MPH program & CSUF
• 3 courses

Semester 2
(Spring)

• Identify thesis chair
• Formulate research question, begin literature review; and complete IRB (if needed)
• 3 courses

• Begin thinking about project ideas and faculty you would like to work with
• 3 courses

• 3 courses

Semester 3
(Summer)

• 2 courses

• 2 courses

• 2 courses

Semester 4
(Fall)

• Assemble thesis commitee
• Finalize literature review, methods, instruments, and data analysis plan
• Draft and arrange for oral presentation of proposal
• Choose internship site and complete paperwork
• 3 courses

• Identify project advisor
• Finalize project topic
• Draft proposal
• Choose internship site and complete paperwork
• 3 courses

• Choose internship site and complete paperwork
• 3 courses

Semester 5
(Spring)

• Finish thesis
• Arrange for oral presentation of thesis defense
• Complete internship hours and assignments
• File for graduation
• 2 courses

• Finish project
• Complete internship hours and assignments
• File for graduation
• 2 courses

• Complete internship hours and assignments
• Study and complete Comprehensive Exam
• File for graduation
• 2 courses