The Honors program is centered on the production of a senior honors thesis based on original research. The student works closely with a faculty sponsor on the formulation and execution of the research project and thesis preparation. The faculty sponsor, in concurrence with the departmental Honors Committee, is responsible for the evaluation and approval of the thesis.
A typical program will consist of a year of participation, although, at the option of the student and faculty sponsor, a year-and-a-half program may be submitted.