Academics:

Honors

3 Credits

This course is designed for students in the Honors Program undertaking a thesis during their final two years. The student will work under the guidance of a faculty thesis director and should begin formulating the thesis in the beginning of the junior year. The student should complete a thesis prospectus formally outlining the thesis by the beginning of the second semester of her junior year and have the prospectus approved by the faculty thesis director and chair of her department. The student will then work with the faculty director in reviewing relevant literature and carrying out research related to the thesis. During the senior year, the student should be well under way with writing her thesis. Some students, however, may choose to do a non-written thesis project such as a video documentary or other project related to her field. In the final semester of the senior year, the student should register in the three credit Honors Thesis course and complete the thesis. Upon completion, the student should arrange for a presentation to the campus community. It is expected that the thesis will represent highest standards of academic excellence