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Department of Gender Studies

Departmental Honors

Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements GNDR-HON

Requirements

In summary, students must:

  • Maintain a 3.500 GPA in gender studies
  • Maintain a 3.300 GPA overall
  • Complete all requirements for major and degree
  • Apply for departmental honors no later than the second semester of the junior year
  • Take X490 and G499 consecutively during the senior year, earning grades of B or higher in each course
  • Research and write an honors thesis which earns a grade of B or higher

Interested students should consult with the undergraduate academic advisor.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

  • Students must have a College GPA of 3.300 or higher to qualify for admission to a Departmental Honors program and to receive Departmental Honors. Units may set a higher College GPA.
  • Units establish additional criteria, including admissions procedures, academic performance standards, and whether there are required courses, papers, or projects.
  • Students who wish to earn honors in two different units must complete a distinct body of work for each honors notation.