Honors Program in Sociology

Senior Honors Thesis
Selected seniors may wish to complete an honors thesis. This is usually the equivalent of two full courses in sociology. To prepare for the thesis, students will be encouraged to do a directed reading or research in the fall of their senior year. Students who select this option are expected to devote approximately 50 percent of their senior year to major research. Application to the sociology department by those with a 3.2 average in the major must be made by March 1 of the junior year. Only students whose proposal is approved may waive the capstone seminar requirements. Complete guidelines are in the Sociology Student Handbook which is available in the department office or online.