University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Sep 06, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

NDD 755 - Graduate Research Project

(3 units)
This course is a 3-credit graduate research project requirement. It provides students with an opportunity to conduct research in furtherance of their master’s thesis. Students will work with a selected faculty member to outline a research project and conduct the needed research and writing required to complete the thesis requirement.   

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Independent Study: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. design and conduct a research project applying the knowledge and skills gained in the research methods course. 
2. apply the knowledge and skills learned in the program to enhance the quality of the thesis research.
3. offer a solution to a contemporary challenge in nuclear deterrence operations. 
4. generate operationally relevant results from original research. 


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