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Exploring sociology through various research methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a sociology major, you might collaborate with faculty or your peers on research, or apply for funding to support  your own research on a project of your choice during the academic year or during the summer. You\u2019ll have the opportunity enroll in our honors program and to present your research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate honors in sociology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interested in a long-term research project? Consider pursuing honors work, where you\u2019ll work closely with an adviser on a topic that interests you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The senior thesis is intended to give the exceptional student an opportunity to pursue an intensive course of independent study under the direction of a department faculty member. The course culminates in a thesis completed during the senior year. Students writing theses may be eligible for graduation with honors in sociology. Graduation with honors in sociology requires an acceptable senior honors thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, check out recent topics and titles by our undergraduate honors students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sampling of recent honors thesis topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n