Research Requirements
Grow. Develop. Discover.
Opportunities to work in the field, complete a thesis or write a seminar paper will help refine your critical thinking skills and prepare you for lifetime success in your field.
Getting started on your research?
Access resources to help you complete your thesis/dissertation and connect with an expert.
Non-thesis option
Some programs can be completed without a thesis, depending on your department's/program's guidelines.
In lieu of a thesis, you might be able to:
- Work on an extensive seminar or degree paper/project.
- Complete of a certain course.
- Work with an advisory committee.
If you're interested in this non-thesis option, connect with your advisor to make sure your program of study complies with the requirements of the Graduate College and your academic department.
Research Training and Compliance
Missouri State University requires that all research conducted by students, faculty, and/or staff adhere to our research compliance requirements. Please see the following compliance guidelines:
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Animal Research: Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
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Human Subjects Research: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Information for research involving private health data
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC): Information for research involving recombinant DNA techniques and other biohazards
- Radiation Safety Committee (RSC): Information for research involving isotopes, depleted isotopes, or x-ray radiation
- Conflict of Interest (COI): Information for researchers pursuing external funding
- Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR): Required training to promote research integrity, ethical conduct in research, and to comply with federal requirements
- Export Control: Information regarding export control regulations related to research