Student-initiated study in an area not covered in regular courses guided by faculty or faculty committee. Prerequisite: NDS 678 or MPH 670.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. 

Individual research culminating in a written thesis, and submission of the work to a peer-reviewed publication and/or scholarly exhibition. CR/NC only.  Prerequisite: NDS 678, permission of instructor.

Significant research project completion resulting in manuscript submission to a peer reviewed journal; oral examination and e-portfolio. Prerequisite: NDS 678.