Departmental Honors

Requirements

Under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, students will complete an honors thesis as part of their Capstone Seminar (CEUS-R 491) during their senior year. The thesis underscores original and independent research and the use of sources in the student's language of specialization. Students then defend the thesis before an Honors Committee and should achieve a final thesis grade of A- or higher. To graduate with honors, students must maintain a minimum 3.300 cumulative and 3.500 major GPA. Interested students should consult the department's director of undergraduate studies.

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.