Honors Thesis Pathways
An honors thesis pathway is a structured opportunity for those who prefer a little more support to develop a thesis, submit a prospectus, hold a thesis defense, and submit a final thesis. There are a few variations:
- Join a cohort of students who are all working on thesis projects based on a particular theme or objective (e.g., Science and Society; Screenwriting; Global Engagement). There is one professor acting as thesis director to all projects and the group meets regularly to check in on each person’s progress.
- Turn select honors seminar courses (HON 394) into your honors thesis with approval from the professor teaching the course. In this case, you would take a special topics class one semester and then complete HON 493 with that professor on a topic related to the course the following semester.
- Join a cohort of students all working on their own individual thesis projects with the same thesis director. These groups will meet regularly to learn how to complete a thesis and support one another through the successes and challenges.
To get started, explore the options below and make sure to look out for the icon connected to the outcome you are interested in. Find out more information by clicking on the course number to be taken to the class search. Many of these opportunities will require you to talk to the professor before you enroll to make sure that everyone is on the same page about the thesis opportunity.