Departmental Honors
The purpose of the honors’ track is to engage students motivated by research, passionate about a speciļ¬c topic, and interested in pursuing advanced study related to International Studies. These students will research and write an honors thesis or produce an in-depth creative project that integrates the student's thematic and regional concentration coursework and international experience.
Requirements
- Capstone Seminar. One (1) course:
- INTL-I 406 Honors International Studies Capstone Seminar
INTL-I 406 Honors International Studies Capstone Seminar
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- INTL-I 315; International Studies major; departmental honors student; and senior standing
- Description
- Required for departmental honors credit, this seminar is designed to consolidate the studies of honors-track seniors who have completed all International Studies degree requirements. Students must complete a project that addresses an issue appropriate to their concentration.
- Thesis. One (1) option, earning an A- or higher:
- Thesis. Research, write, and defend an honors thesis.
- Creative Project. Complete and defend an in-depth creative project.
- Major GPA. An International Studies 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.
Outstanding students majoring in International Studies who are interested in departmental honors should submit an application form to the International Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies no later than the second semester of the junior year. To be eligible to apply for the honors program, a student must first complete 15 credit hours in the International Studies major.
Before submitting the application, the student should identify a tentative thesis topic and also identify an honors thesis director, who will advise the student during research and writing. The honors thesis director should be a core faculty member in the Department of International Studies. The International Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies will provide guidance with this process, if needed.