Departmental Honors--Interdepartmental B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science (Departmental Honors Programs)

Students with a minimum grade point average of 3.500 in philosophy and minimum 3.500 in political science are eligible for the interdepartmental honors program in political science and philosophy, which culminates with an honors thesis. The honors program has two requirements:

1. One honors thesis.* The thesis must earn a grade of B+ or higher in order for the student to receive honors.
2. One of the following pairs of courses:
   • PHIL-P 498 Honors Thesis Directed Research and PHIL-P 499 Honors Thesis; or
   • POLS-Y 499 Honors Thesis Colloquium and POLS-Y 499 Honors Thesis Research

The choice of the pair depends on whether the student's honors director is a philosophy or political science faculty member. The thesis will be judged by an honors committee that consists of members from both departments.

*Although the thesis typically involves topics and issues from both disciplines, exceptions will be allowed with the approval of the directors of undergraduate studies from both departments.

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.

Students interested in pursuing Interdepartmental Honors in philosophy and political science should consult with the Directors of Undergraduate Studies of both departments.