Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology
Departmental Honors
Students on Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 requirements FOLK-HON
The honors program in Folklore and Ethnomusicology offers the opportunity to conduct independent research, complete a thesis paper or project, present your research, and graduate with an honors designation. This designation is particularly valuable if you wish to pursue a career or advanced degree in Folklore an Ethnomusicology.
Requirements
- Reading for Honors. One (1) course with a B+ or higher:
- FOLK-F 399
- Honors Thesis Course. One (1) course:
- FOLK-F 499
- Honors Thesis Submission and Defense. Successfully complete and defend an honors thesis, based on independent research, before a faculty committee.
- Major GPA. A Folklore and Ethnomusicology major grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.500 is required.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.300 is required.
Exceptions to and substitutions for honors requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Interested students should consult with the Honors Program Advisor (the Director of Undergraduate Studies) about the full procedures for applying to the departmental honors program and choosing a Thesis Director. To be eligible for admission, a student must have a 3.500 GPA in Folklore and Ethnomusicology and a 3.300 GPA overall.