Research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty advisor who will act as your mentor as you take a deep dive into a topic of your choice.
Delivery methods can vary from qualitative, quantitative (or both), literature reviews, media/film analysis, etc.
- Completion of all degree requirements from year one to year three
- 75 percent major average
- 75 percent combined average in CHYS 3P10 and 3P15
- 60 percent non major average
- CHYS 4F99 and 4P70 (see program note 6)
- one CHYS credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
- one-half CHYS credit numbered 4(alpha)00 or above
- two elective credits (see program notes 1, 2, 10 and 13)
What are some examples of thesis topics?
This list is not exhaustive and we want students to know that the sky is the limit!
Examples of topics are as follows:
- Companion animals
- Social media
- Disabilities
- Climate crisis
- Children and war
- Ethics of AI
- Graffiti and youth culture
- Indigenous childhoods
- Activism and children’s participation
- Competitive dance culture
- Gender in Disney and Marvel
- Girls and dress codes
- Sexual harassment online
- Affects of racism
- Bullying and bystanders
- Mental health
- Reading and learning disabilities
- Sex education debates
- Family conflict
- Substance use and abuse
- Young caregivers
- Queer identities
- Perfectionism
