Prerequisites: Matriculation in the MS program in PHB and approval of PHB Program Advisor. Original research under the guidance of a Thesis Advisor. A written thesis must be approved by a three-member Thesis Committee including the primary advisor and at least one member of the CBPE faculty. A student must continue to register for at least 3 credits per semester until at least 6 credits have been completed and a written thesis is approved. Only a total of 6 credits will count toward the degree.