Students interested in pursuing departmental honors should seek out opportunities to work closely with faculty in small seminars and on research projects (like those offered through our Undergraduate Research Engagement Program). Plan to pursue special topics and independent research and complete your Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) requirements via political science honors coursework.
Honors Thesis Advising
To complete departmental honors in political science, students should begin planning early for their honors thesis or project. These videos and this guide will help students as early as their first year of studies—and as late as their thesis year—complete these requirements successfully.
Video 1: Preparing for your Honors Thesis
Video 2: Understanding the Honors Thesis Process
Requirements
Please visit the CHC website for the complete requirements and rules for Political Science Honors.
Department Prize for Honors Thesis and Project
The Political Science department recognizes excellence with a prize for Honors Theses and Projects each year. Students whose work is so recognized share their work as examples for future classes of students working on their theses and projects.
Questions?
For questions relating to Departmental Honors please contact the Honors Coordinator.