This course partners a student researcher with a qualified committee for a directed study focused on preparing a master’s thesis in leadership. Students will identify a worthy topic, shape a compelling proposal, design an appropriate study, and complete data analysis and findings. Requires permission of department chair. Prerequisites: LDRS 501, 502, 503, 516, 534, 545, 592, and 3 units of advanced graduate research methodology (quantitative or qualitative) to be arranged with the thesis advisor in consultation with the program director