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Level 5 Lead Investigator

Institute of Hominology & Scientific Expedition

Dr. Joseph Bryan Thornburg, PhD (Cryptozoology)
Founder & Lead Investigator, Institute of Hominology & Scientific Expedition

Spine text: Cryptozoology: An Advanced Exploration for College Graduates (the Level 1 textbook, referenced throughout; this course adds original research under IHSE standards)

Course Contents

    Prerequisite: Level 4 Specialist completion.

    Length: 8 weeks.

    Tuition: $300.00 USD

    Examination Hall — Level 5 Lead Investigator

    Welcome to the formal examination for the course Level 5 Lead Investigator. To test your research command and become eligible for the Certificate of Completion — Level 5 Lead Investigator from the Institute of Hominology & Scientific Expedition, complete the examination below.

    The examination consists of 30 questions drawn at random from a 60-question bank. A score of 80% (24 correct answers) or higher is required to pass.

    Dual requirement — read plainly: Passing this examination earns eligibility only. The certificate itself is issued when your original research report is accepted for publication as an IHSE report. Passing the examination alone does not earn the certificate.

    Examination — Answer all 30 questions, then submit.

    Certificate — Level 5 Lead Investigator

    Dual requirement: Passing the examination earns eligibility for this certificate. The certificate itself is issued when your original research report is accepted for publication as an IHSE report. If your report has not yet been accepted, do not generate the certificate — submit the report first and return when it is accepted.

    Enter your full name exactly as it should appear on the certificate.

    Enrollment — Level 5 Lead Investigator

    Prerequisite: Level 4 Specialist completion.

    Length: 8 weeks.

    Tuition: $300.00 USD

    Printed certificate: Add a printed copy of the certificate for $20 per certificate.

    Dual requirement: Passing the examination earns eligibility for the certificate. The certificate itself is issued when your original research report is accepted for publication as an IHSE report. Passing the examination alone does not earn the certificate.

    Refund policy: Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase, provided no more than 25% of the course has been completed.

    Questions or refund requests: contact the Academy at cryptozoology.academy@gmail.com.