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Senior Honors Project

For more information about the Senior Honors Project, check out "Frequently Asked Questions."

Note:  Senior Honors Projects may be completed during Junior year.

The Senior Honors Project may be met in one of the following three ways:

  • HON498, HON499: Senior Honors Project
    A two semester project that can take a variety of forms, including an interdisciplinary thesis, creative arts project, or service learning project. All projects must fulfill the parameters for the Senior Honors Project. (See below)
  • Department Honors or Department Project
    The Senior Honors Project may overlap with department honors or a department project, but must meet the parameters for the Senior Honors Project. (See below)
  • HON497: Senior Honors Seminar (3)
    An interdisciplinary, capstone seminar for students in the College Honors Program. The thematic focus of each seminar will be defined by the professor and will include intensive reading, discussion, and a written research paper.

Parameters for Senior Honors Projects: #1 & #2 Above:
  • Projects must be of graduate level quality
  • Projects must reflect the methodological, theoretical, and substantive expectations for scholarship in the project area
  • Projects must be two semesters and total 4 to 6 credit hours
  • Projects may be begin during junior year
  • Projects must be approved by the Honors Director and faculty supervisor during the semester preceding the start of the project
  • Projects must culminate with some type of public dissemination, such as a thesis defense, presentation, demonstration, or performance

Senior Project Application {Click Here}

For a list of past Senior Honors Project Topics/Titles (Click Here)

 

 

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