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Answered By: Beatriz Fernandez Last Updated: Aug 31, 2020     Views: 281

There are two ways to find electronic theses and dissertations written by fiu students:.

• Check the  Dissertations & Theses @ Florida International University database . This database indexes FIU graduates' theses and dissertations with full text available from 1996.
• You can also search the FIU Digital Commons   (archives dating to 1975).

For print copies , search the library Catalog and type in "Florida International University Dissertations and Theses" and any keyword you choose to see if a print copy is available via Special Collections, in storage, or on the shelf.  

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• Thesis Process
• Literature Component of the Thesis Process

Completing a thesis takes multiple semesters of work in concert with program faculty and university staff. Read the MFA in Creative Writing Thesis Process guide for instructions.

Lynne Barrett is the graduate thesis advisor.

At the oral defense of the thesis, the student synthesizes the reading, thinking, and writing that go into earning the M.F.A. degree. We envision the defense as more than the last examination the student passes. We see it as the first of potentially many occasions when the writer will be asked to discuss his/her work intelligently. Whether in interviews for teaching and other positions or as part of the public appearances and interviews that accompany book publication, the writer needs to be able to talk about his/her work, placing it in the broader context of literature and answering questions about his/her writing process and artistic judgments. 

Therefore, we require that the student submit a list of works along with the defense draft of the thesis. At the defense, you will be able to refer to the list and answer questions about it. It is strongly suggested that you start putting together the list as you start the thesis, and add to it as you go along, consulting your director for suggestions of works to read and include. 

1) Working in consultation with the thesis director, you will draw up a list of 15-25 works of literature (novels, plays, story collections, poetry collections, memoirs, essay collections, books of narrative nonfiction, etc.) which precede and bear upon your writing and your preparation for possible teaching, and which you will be responsible for reading and studying. Note that the scope of your writing while in the program may be broader than the work in the thesis and that your list is not limited to the genre of your thesis. 

2) The books may come from courses taken during the M.F.A. program (including your Literature and Form and Theory coursework), outside reading, and suggestions that the thesis director will make. The list must have some historical depth (at the very least we expect 2-3 pre-20th century works to be on your list) and may include some criticism. No works by MFA program faculty may appear on the list. While presumably most works on the list will be in the genre of the thesis, work in another genre may also have influenced you and/or may relate to a teaching interest you have, and can be included. 

3) As part of the list, you must identify a group of 5-6 books that will form your Area of Concentration, the literary area in which you have a depth of knowledge and interest, an area about which you could, if given the chance, teach an undergraduate literature course in an English Department . The Area of Concentration, therefore, should constitute the core reading list that you would use if you were given the opportunity to teach such a literature course. What makes this a group should be readily apparent: the writings of a particular author, a cluster of works from a literary movement or period, or works tracing the development of a particular genre or theme through time. The Area of Concentration should be given the title that the literature course would have, indicating the category, as in period/area/genre, as such classes do, as well as your course’s focus. (Please look at the titling of English Department literature course offerings to see examples.) 

4) The Area of Concentration should be broken out separately with its title. The rest of the books can be presented as one list (not broken into subgroups). For each of these lists, the simplest organization is chronological (by date of first publication, not date of the edition you are using), but alphabetical by author’s last name is also acceptable. If you use the latter, please indicate pre-20 th century works with an asterisk. The program does not require annotation or full bibliographic citation.  Please make sure that you proofread your list and check all spellings. 

5) Your committee will receive the list along with your formatted thesis early in the defense semester. You will be able to bring the list with some notes on it to the defense, to refer to. Again, this is not an exam, but a way to prepare to have a cogent and interesting discussion. 

6) After your thesis director has reviewed and approved your list, it will be submitted to the Graduate Advisor (and this date will be on the list of deadlines for your defense semester), well ahead of the date when you’ll be turning the list over to your committee along with the defense draft. The Graduate Advisor will review the list to check that it complies with the rules and may ask for some changes in consultation with the director. The goal here is to make sure that all defenses are equal and that all of our graduates are equally prepared as they leave the program. Once the Graduate Advisor approves your list, it’s in final form. 

7) At the time when copies of the defense draft of the thesis are turned in to the committee (currently two weeks into the defense semester), the list must accompany it, with one copy to each committee member. 

8) Please note that this is not a list of research materials you may have used about the subject matter or setting . No such list is required by the program. However, if you have used research resources in the course of writing your thesis that you want your committee to know about, you can distribute this information at, or shortly before, the defense itself. It should not be part of what you submit to the Graduate Advisor for approval. 

9) At the defense, the committee will ask questions about the thesis and the reading list. The student will discuss the reading and how it forms a background or context for your work, ways in which writing the thesis and your study of literature would go into possible future teaching, as well as the writing of the work itself, personal aesthetic principles, and plans for further revision of the thesis. 

Note:  At this time, we are not requiring a written examination on the reading list (which some programs have and we have considered). As long as students do a good job forming substantive reading lists and demonstrating their grasp of the reading at the oral defense, we will not have to move in future years to a written examination. 

If you have any questions about the reading list, or about the thesis procedure in general, please speak to your thesis director or graduate advisor.

Sample proposals for MFA Theses in different genres:

• Non-fiction proposal
• Non-fiction proposal: essay collection
• Fiction novel proposal #1
• Fiction novel proposal #2
• Fiction proposal: short stories
• Poetry proposal #1
• Poetry proposal #2
• Poetry proposal #3
• Poetry proposal #4
• Poetry proposal #5

Sample defense announcements in different genres: 

• Short story announcement
• Poetry announcement
• Memoir Announcement

Lester Standiford Professor; Director and Founder of the Creative Writing Program   305-919-5965   [email protected]  AC1 344

Lynne Barrett Professor   305-919-5506   [email protected]  AC1 346

Terese P. Campbell Office Associate   305-919-5857   [email protected]  AC1 335

Mery Castro Manager of Academic Support Services   305-348-2038   [email protected]  CASE 478

Nicholas Garnett Program Assistant (Clerical)   305-348-2874   [email protected]  AC1 339

Marta A. Lee Office Associate   305-919-5857   [email protected]  AC1 344A

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Master of Science in Computer Science

• Requirements

Thesis Option

Minimum admissions requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science from a regionally accredited institution. A degree in a related field is acceptable if the applicant shows evidence of a computer science background suitable for entry into the master’s program as judged by the Graduate Committee.
• ‘B’ average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division student in the bachelor’s program.
• For applicants whose native language is not English, English proficiency exam scores of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS or 110 on the Duolingo. English proficiency exam exemptions are based on the country in which the applicant completed their undergraduate degree, not on nationality or language of instruction. See the list of exempt countries here: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/toefl-exempt-countries/ .

Required Documents

• Online graduate application /application fee.
• Josef Silny & Associates 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33171 (t) 305.273.1616 www.silny.com | [email protected]
• World Education Services PO Box 745 New York, NY 10113-0745 (t) 212.966.6311 www.wes.org | [email protected]
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. PO Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (t) 414.289.3400 www.ece.org
• The ETS school code for the TOEFL exam is 5206.
• IELTS can be verified directly by admissions. Plesae be sure to upload or email a copy of your official IELTS score card.
• If admitted, All foreign educated students are required to provide proof of Degree / Diploma. This can be submitted upon arrival at FIU.

Supporting Documents (Recommended)

• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation

Immigration Documents

These documents are required of international students only. See  https://admissions.fiu.edu/international/submit-documents/#what for more info.

• Bank and Sponsor Letter
• Declaration and Certification of Finances
• F-1 Transfer Form (if currently residing in the U.S. on an F-1 visa)

Step One: Apply Online

All applications and associated fees, with the exception of those for the combined BS/MS program, are submitted online at http://gradschool.fiu.edu/apply/ .

Through the website, applicants will have the opportunity to upload supporting documents, such as a statement of purpose, resume, residency documents for tuition purposes, immigration documents, and the like. They can also provide contact information for recommenders who are then prompted to submit the letters of recommendation through the online portal.

Once submitted, Graduate Admissions will promptly acknowledge receipt of the application via email and will provide a Panther ID as well as further instructions on how to access the MyFIU portal. On MyFIU, students can view the status of their application, including any missing documents. Missing documents are listed under the “To Do List” on the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Once the applicant has been issued a Panther ID, they should include the Panther ID in all communications to the unit representatives, Graduate Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services, and Student Health services.

Step Two: Submit Official Documents

Mailing address for regular U.S. mail:

Mailing address for couriers (typically used for delivering documents from outside the United States):

FIU requires official documents, even for the initial review of the applications. Required official documents include transcripts, course by course evaluation, translations, and test scores (if applicable).

Transcripts must be official. Foreign students must provide a course by course evaluation from a NACES approved agency.

Official test scores must be reported to the University by the testing agency. The University’s ETS code is 5206. IELTS scores may be verified directly by the admissions officer if the applicant provides FIU with a copy of the score report.

Please note that applications are not referred to the unit for review until required documents have been received and the application evaluation can be completed. Uploaded copies of any of these documents are considered unofficial and will not be used in evaluating the application.

Once admitted, international students will also be required to show an official proof of degree, typically a diploma, but can do so upon their arrival to FIU.

For any and all questions regarding admission required documents you must contact the office of international admissions directly at [email protected].

This program admits for the fall, spring, and summer terms.

All international applicants must abide the international applicant deadline. This includes international applicants residing in the United States and/or international applicants who do not require student visas.

Required Coursework: 9 credits

• COT 5407 Introduction to Algorithms
• CEN 5011 Advanced Software Engineering
• COP 5725 Principles of Database Management Systems
• COP 5614 Operating Systems

Elective Coursework

Non-thesis option: 21 credits of elective courses.

Thesis option: 15 credits of elective courses and 6 credits of master’s thesis.

Elective courses may be selected from SCIS’s graduate course offerings, found in Section 7.1 of the Graduate Program Booklet, with the exception of courses marked not applicable to the MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or to SCIS degrees.

A maximum of 6 credits can be chosen from courses other than those listed in Section 7.1. Of these 6 credits, a maximum of 3 credits can be taken as either a 3-credit Independent Study or a 3-credit co-op course, but not both.

Students who are interested in relevant courses outside of SCIS that are not on the pre-approved list found in Section 7.2 of the Graduate Program Booklet or on the student’s degree audit should submit a request to the Graduate Program Advisor with the course details and a strong justification. The Graduate Program Director has final discretion over the inclusion of courses in a program of study.

This option requires the completion of a master’s thesis (6 thesis credits) in addition to the 9 graduate courses (15 credits of required courses and 15 credits of elective courses). A student may commence work on the master’s thesis at any time; however, thesis credits taken prior to the approval of the M-2 form will not count toward the 6 credits of master’s thesis required to complete the degree. See http://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/#studentforms for the forms. 

Thesis Committee

The Thesis Committee must consist of three members with Graduate Faculty Status, at least two of which hold appointments in SCIS. Typically, all three members hold appointments in SCIS. The Thesis Advisor is the Chairperson of the Thesis Committee. University regulations require that the Chairperson of the Thesis Committee be a member of the College of Engineering. The M-1 Form must be completed to formally establish the Thesis Committee with the University Graduate School.

Thesis Proposal

The thesis proposal should be submitted after the Thesis Committee has been approved. The proposal will be given by the Thesis Advisor to the student’s Thesis Committee for review. Based on the written recommendations of its members, the Thesis Committee will make a final decision. Upon acceptance of the proposal, the M-2 Form will be completed, to indicate that the proposal has been approved. Before the submission of the M-2 form, the Graduate School requires the M.S. candidate complete an on-line “Responsible Conduct of Research Certification” training course ( http://gradschool.fiu.edu/rcr/#toggle-id-3 ).

The purpose of the thesis proposal is to convince the Committee that the chosen thesis topic and the student’s approach have a reasonable chance of success. SCIS wants to minimize the chance that the thesis will be rejected when almost completed. In particular, the thesis proposal should:

• explain the basic idea of the thesis topic
• argue why that topic is important
• state what kind of results are expected
• make plausible that these results are sufficient for a master’s thesis and that they are obtainable within the given timeframe with available resources
• demonstrate the student’s academic qualifications for doing the proposed work

Once the M-2 Form has been approved by the University Graduate School, the student is subject to Continuous Enrollment requirements and must enroll in at least one thesis credit every term (including Summer) until he or she graduates. Exceptions to this rule can only be made by the University Graduate School via the approval of a formal leave of absence. Thesis credits taken prior to the approval of the M-2 form will not count toward the minimum 6 credits of the master’s thesis.

Thesis Defense

The master’s thesis must be a written account of a critical and scholarly study in an area in computer science. The Thesis Committee will review it critically for both content and form. The thesis may consist of:

• independent research work
• a critical study and analysis of known results that provide new significance and insights
• a significant and constructive contribution to computer applications such as software development for important applications

Once the Thesis Committee has approved the student for a final defense, the student should submit the M-3 Form at least 3 weeks prior to the expected defense date. The student and the Thesis Advisor need to coordinate with the Program Specialist to schedule an oral presentation of the thesis in the form of a public lecture. The Thesis Committee makes the final pass or fail decision.

Up-to-date information on tuition and fees is available at http://finance.fiu.edu/controller/UG_Calculator.htm .

Currently, the cost per credit hour for a graduate-level course is $455.64 for Florida residents and $1001.69 for non-Florida residents. The estimated cost of a full-time spring or fall semester (9 credits) is $4,295.15 for Florida residents and $9,209.60 for non-Florida residents. The M.S. in Computer Science consists of 30 credits. The estimated total cost for a full-time student is $14,446.76 for Florida residents and $30,828.26 for non-Florida residents. These estimates do not include online course fees. Tuition and fees are paid on a semester basis.

T uition, fees, and the above estimates are subject to change. Estimated costs may not reflect costs paid. 

For inquiries related to the MS in Computer Science, including admissions and academic issues, please contact Rebeca Arocha, the Graduate Program Advisor. Email is preferred.

For information on the MS in Computer Science, please email [email protected] .

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Ms in hospitality management (thesis).

Graduate students interested in conducting research in hospitality and tourism management research during graduate and post-graduate studies can choose the thesis track of the Master of Science in Hospitality Management. This program is ideal for those who hope to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.

This 33-credit program includes a three-credit thesis course and a three-credit elective.

Program at a glance

• Ranked the #8 program in the US by QS World University Rankings
• We have the most graduates earning the highest starting salaries compared to any other Florida State University hospitality program
• Can be completed in as little as 12 months !
• Career Services department dedicated solely to Hospitality Students
• A national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities.
• 1-year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation
• In-state student tuition, on-campus: $15,015
• Out-of-state and international student tuition, on-campus: $33,033
• Fully online program: $24, 750

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Core requirements – 33 credits

• Accounting & Financial Management: 3
• Global Issues in Hospitality & Tourism: 3
• Research and Statistical Methods: 3
• Hospitality and Tourism Industry Research Analysis: 3
• Marketing & Sales in Hospitality & Tourism: 3
• Hospitality Law Seminar: 3
• Revenue Management OR Feasibility Studies OR Restaurant Development: 3
• Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry: 3
• Hospitality Elective: 3
• Thesis I: 3
• Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism: 3

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Students in the thesis track are expected to familiarize themselves with procedures and expectations as outlined in the Hospitality Management Thesis Track Guidelines.

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Non-thesis option

Earn an advanced degree without a required thesis in the Master of Science in Hospitality Management program. This non-thesis option also has an accelerated track, which can be completed online in 12 months.

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Ma in history, program overview.

The Department of History offers the master's degree with coursework in five culture areas: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and United States.

Our master's students pursue successful professional careers or continue their education in a wide variety of academic disciplines. Past master's students have gone on to undertake PhD's at prestigious domestic and international institutions, have entered high-ranked law programs or have taken appointments with government departments such as the DIA, FEMA and the State Department.

Master's students may pursue one of three options: the Report Option , Thesis Option , or Public History Option . A fully online MA is available for the Report Option as well.

Students wishing to pursue the PhD in Atlantic History must make a separate application to the doctorate upon completing their master's. There are also several combined MA/PhD programs.

Degree options

Please consult the FIU Catalog for the most complete and accurate degree description and requirements. Select the year, then Graduate, then Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, then History for more information.

• Report Option (available fully online)
• Thesis Option
• Public History Option
• A total of 30 semester-hours of coursework are required.
• The course Historical Methods (HIS 6059).
• Students select their courses in consultation with the Graduate Program Director or appropriate Graduate Faculty member.
• All courses must be taken in the Department of History at FIU or otherwise in consultation with the graduate program director.
• Students must complete one two-semester research seminar (6 credits). The paper produced in this seminar serves to satisfy the report option requirement so long as it is judged to be outstanding according to the department's criteria (currently a grade of A- or A on the paper).
• Students whose paper earns less than an A- must revise the paper produced in the seminar and submit it to the Graduate Committee for final approval.
• Students planning on graduating in the same semester as they present their report should communicate their deliberations to the supervising faculty member to ensure enough time for revisions if any are necessary.

Currently this is the only option available fully online.

• A total of 30 credit hours, including 6 credit hours of Thesis Research (HIS 6970).
• One two-semester research seminar (6 credits)
• 12 credits of course work in the chosen area of concentration.
• 3 elective credits with a comparative designation (HIS or WOH prefixes)
• Each student must form a Thesis Committee of three faculty members, including one Thesis Director, and defend their thesis proposal before registering for Thesis Research.
• The completed thesis must be successfully defended and formally approved by the committee.
• The degree candidate will prepare the thesis in accordance with the regulations stipulated in the university's Graduate Policies Manual. The degree will be conferred after the approval of the final version of the thesis by the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs and its acceptance by University Graduate School.
• Students must demonstrate reading competence in a language other than English. Language competency is assessed by the faculty of the Department of History as appropriate. Courses required to meet the language competency requirement do not count toward the degree. The language required differs depending upon the field of concentration. Students should consult their thesis director and the course catalog for details.
• A total of 30 credit hours, of which 6 must be in a public history internship, are required.
• A minimum of one two-semester research seminar (6 credits).
• At least two of the following four courses: HIS 5067 (Public History Theory and Practice), HIS 5084 (History, Memory and the Public), ARH 5850 (Introduction to Museum Studies), ARH 5851 (Museum Ethics). Other appropriate courses may be substituted with permission of the Graduate Program Director.
• The remaining elective courses should be selected in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
• A public defense of internship portfolio.

For information on the public history internship, please contact the department's Public History Coordinator .

Students pursuing the Public History Option may also wish to earn the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies offered in Art and Art History .

The application and review process takes place once a year for admission in the Fall semester. Requirements for admission into the program are the same regardless of the degree option selected. The master's application deadline is February 1 every year.

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M.a./ph.d in asian studies & global & sociocultural studies, joint degree pathway: master of arts in asian studies & ph.d. in global & sociocultural studies.

The combined Asian Studies MA/Global & Sociocultural Studies PhD pathway allows qualified graduate students to pursue both degrees at the same time. Students can develop an expertise in Asian Studies while progressing towards a PhD in one of the three majors in the Global and Sociocultural Studies PhD: geography, sociology, or anthropology.

To be accepted into this pathway, students must submit an online application to the PhD in Global and Sociocultural Studies with a sub-plan for a MA in Asian Studies. This designation will appear in the menu of programs in the graduate application. Students must submit an application by February 15th in the year in which they wish to begin their studies.

M.A./Ph.D. Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for BOTH programs must be met in order to be considered for admittance. All applicants for graduate study at FIU must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution for higher education, or equivalent degree from a foreign institution.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements before applying to the Joint Degree Pathway of Asian Studies MA/PhD in Global & Sociocultural Studies:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution for higher education (or equivalent);
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of undergraduate work and/or a GPA of 3.5 on any previous graduate work;
• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores;
• International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained a degree from an English-speaking academic institution are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the internet based (iBT) TOEFL (equivalent to 550 on the paper-based version) or a 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.

The following documents must be submitted to complete the online application:

• Online application and application fee;
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework;
• Official GRE scores;
• Official TOEFL scores, if applicable;
• Statement of purpose explaining his/her interest for enrolling in both the AS MA program and in the Ph.D. program in GSS. The statement of purpose must clearly address the applicant's academic and professional objectives for enrolling in both fields of inquiry. The statement of purpose must also indicate the intended major (international political economy or Asian cultural studies for the AS MA ,and anthropology, geography, or sociology for Ph.D. in GSS) the applicant plans to select while engaged in the PhD in GSS;
• Three letters of recommendation from university professors who are able to comment on the various aspects of the student's academic ability;
• A curriculum vitae or resume; and
• Writing samples and other relevant professional work that may support their applications.

Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MAAS)

MAAS offers two tracks based on choice of exit option, Thesis (30 credits) or Master's Essay (Non-Thesis) (30 credits).

Up to 30 credits earned for the MA in Asian Studies will count towards the 75 credits required for the PhD in GSS. Exceptions can be made based on the needs of the doctoral program.

Core Coursework (6 credits)

• ASN 5050 Methods in Asian Studies
• ASN 5315 Topics in Modern Asia

Courses required for GSS Track (12 credits)

• ISS 6305 Research Design and Methods
• SYA 6127 Theory and Inquiry
• ISS 6317 Social Research Quantitative Methods
• SYA 6959 Writing Research Proposals

Asian Studies Courses (6 credits)

6 credits Asia-specific courses pertaining to main concentration (from courses listed below):

• SYD 5656 Global Japan
• SYD 6418 Graduate Seminar in Urban Sociology
• SYD 6655 Seminar on Social Change in Asia
• SYD4654 State and Society in China

Language Requirement

Depending on the research topic students may be required to demonstrate language competency by the Asian Studies Graduate Committee.

MAAS Exit Options, Thesis or Master's Essay (Non-Thesis)

Thesis Exit Option (3 credits):

• ASN 6972 Thesis

Master's Essay (Non-Thesis) Exit Option (6 credits):

• ASN 6912 Master’s Essay (3 credits) and one additional Asia-specific course (3 credits)

Ph.D in Global and Sociocultural Studies (GSS)

The doctorate in Global and Sociocultural Studies requires a minimum of 75 credits beyond the baccalaureate including a dissertation based on original research, up to 33 credits of the MA in AS will count toward the 75-credit minimum. Thus, a minimum of 42 credits must be earned beyond the MA.

Major Courses (36 credits)

All doctoral students will choose a major in Anthropology, Geography, or Sociology. The following distribution of coursework is required:

a) Major theory methods (3)

b) Major methods (3)

c) Major course electives (9 minimum)

• Doctoral Exam Preparation (6 maximum)
• Doctoral Dissertation (15 minimum)

General Electives (6 credits)

GSS and non-GSS Department electives

Ph.D. General Examination

After successfully completing the common core requirements, the major's course requirements, and electives, a student prepares for the Ph.D. General Exam by enrolling in a maximum of six credits of exam preparation for their major. In preparation for the exam, a student forms a dissertation committee according to the regulations published on the University Graduate School web page http://gradschool.fiu.edu/ . The Ph.D. General Exam addresses the student’s anticipated dissertation topic, and is conducted according to the University Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual and the Department’s Ph.D. General Exam guidelines.

The Dissertation Proposal and Defense/Candidacy Exam

After passing the Ph.D. General Exam, a student works under the guidance of the dissertation committee to prepare a dissertation proposal and defend it orally before the committee. The chair of the dissertation committee must hold Dissertation Advisor Status from the University Graduate School. The proposal defense serves as the doctoral candidacy exam for the Ph.D. program in Global and Sociocultural Studies. Upon passing the proposal defense, a student is admitted to candidacy status.

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources │ College of Engineering Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering

Thesis defence - kase nelson.

April 11, 2024 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

Thesis Defence

“Evaluating the Efficacy of Radiative Dry Sanitation Techniques on Salmonella-Inoculated Stainless Steel Surfaces Post Visible Cleaning”

Kase nelson.

Tuesday, April 11, 2024

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Farrall Hall room 208

Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/94018010607

Committee Members

Dr. Sanghyup Jeong, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (Chair)

Dr. Bradley Marks, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Dr. Teresa Bergholz, Food Science and Human Nutrition

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FIU renames both campuses effective immediately

Administrators say the move should put an end to confusion.

April 1, 2024 at 9:00am

In a move designed to help out-of-towners find their way more easily to FIU’s two very distinct campuses, university administrators today announced campus name changes.

Decrying the “alphabet soup” that has in the past sent visiting dignitaries to the wrong place  — sitting U.S. presidents as well as state legislators, guest speakers annd honorary degree recipients have all erroneously headed to BBC at one time or another instead of MMC — President Kenneth A. Jessell made the startling but much-needed decision.

“While it might be difficult to get used to at first, I call upon everyone to immediately discard old letterhead and change their email signatures to reflect our new campus names,” Jessell entreated.

Starting today, the campus formerly known as Modesto A. Maidique will be called the Sweetwater Campus, for the city in which it is located, and the campus formerly known as Biscayne Bay will be called the Saltwater Campus.  ​

Faculty in the Institute of Environment quickly chimed in as, technically, the water of Biscayne Bay, which flows alongside FIU's campus in North Miami, is a mix of saltwater and freshwater. The researchers' efforts to instead have it renamed "Brackish Campus" have fallen on deaf ears.

Others simply suggested "Campus 1" and "Campus 2" in keeping with how some other FIU entities are named. In the end, the president's decision is final, and no public comment will be entertained. New signage will be erected over the coming weeks.

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Photography BFA Thesis Exhibition: Contact S.24

April 5, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, about this event.

Graduating Mississippi State senior Nathan Jones of Louisville, Kentucky, will have his work presented in Contact S.24, an exhibition running April 5-19 in the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery.

A public reception with refreshments will be held 5-6 p.m. April in the gallery, located on the second floor of Colvard Student Union. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Under the direction of the Department of Art's Photography Concentration Coordinator Professor Marita Gootee, Jones created a portfolio of photography exploring the effects of anxiety. According to Jones, "My work seeks to illuminate the interplay of internal feeling and external surroundings, offering viewers a glimpse into the profound depths of the anxious mind."

For more information on this exhibition or any gallery programs, contact the Department of Art at 662-325-2970 or email Lori Neuenfeldt, gallery director at  [email protected] .

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