What is the honors thesis?
The honors thesis is the culmination of Barrett students’ honors experience and their entire undergraduate education.
The honors thesis is an original piece of work developed by a student under the guidance of a thesis committee. It is an opportunity for students to work closely with faculty on important research questions and creative ideas. The honors thesis can have either a research or creative focus, and enables students to design, execute and present an intellectually rigorous project in their chosen field of study.
The first step in the honors thesis process is the completion of a thesis preparation workshop.
These workshops are places for you to brainstorm topics, learn about the honors thesis process, gain feedback on your ideas, ask questions, and create a to-do list for your honors thesis. Completion of a thesis preparation workshop is required before enrolling in thesis credits, and we encourage you to participate in a workshop by the first semester of your junior year.
There are two options for completing a thesis preparation workshop.
Enroll in the online self-paced workshop
Or, sign up to attend a live workshop offered in the fall or spring semester: