Courses - Saint Paul University

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Research on Contemporary Social Issues

Université Saint Paul University (USP SPU)
  • HTP7901 - Doctoral Seminar

    Introduction to doctoral research. Survey of core issues such as argumentation, information management and literacy, research ethics, and academic integrity. Presentation and constructive critique of students’ research progress.

  • HTP7902 - Interdisciplinary Methods and Epistemologies

    In-depth study of epistemological issues and orientations in interdisciplinary research. Critical assessment of methodological frameworks, tools, and their practical application in various research contexts.

  • HTP8304 - Research Internship

    Internship of 150 hours in a setting relevant to the thesis research, involving advanced and sustained research and analysis. The internship is supervised and the work evaluated by a professor who is a member of the program. Graded S/NS.

    Prerequisite: Approval of the internship proposal by the Interdisciplinary Program Committee (IPC).

  • HTP8901 - Directed Readings

    Individual course aimed at deepening knowledge of an area relevant to the thesis research.

    Prerequisite: Permission of the Interdisciplinary Program Committee (IPC).

  • HTP9997 - Thesis Proposal

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.

  • HTP9998 - Comprehensive Examination

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the coursework.

  • HTP9999 - Doctoral Thesis