Honors Thesis Requirements

Each year the Government Department conducts a Government-International Relations senior honors program. Prior to the senior year, the Department invites a limited number of students to participate in the program based on the high quality of their work in government courses. Students selected for the program are eligible for honors if they:
• Complete a two-semester thesis in Government with a grade of B+ (10.00) or better;
• Satisfactorily participate in the mandatory two-semester, non-credit Honors Seminar conducted by the Government Department; and
• Attain a grade point average of 10.50 or better in the major at time of graduation.

The Department faculty may also consider inviting students with a dual major including Government to participate in the honors program. Dual majors selected for the program are eligible for honors in Government if they:
• Have completed all requirements for a full major in Government and are granted honors, or
• Qualify and receive honors in both disciplines of their dual majors.
For additional information on the honors program, contact Professor Taw or the chair of the Government Department.