The Honors Program is a program of advanced study in political science for undergraduates who wish to pursue a challenging course of study in their junior and senior year. Students get the opportunity to design and conduct their own research project under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Students gain in-depth knowledge and an understanding of key theoretical and empirical debates in the field of political science. Students acquire research design skills and the ability to work independently on a major research project. The honors thesis program also gives students the opportunity to work closely with faculty, similar to a graduate school experience.
To be considered for admission to the Political Science Honors Program, students must meet the
following requirements:
- major in Political Science
- five courses in political science (may have four courses completed with the fifth in progress when applying to the program)
- minimum 3.5 GPA in the Political Science major
- minimum 3.3 overall GPA
- completion of 90 credits minimum (i.e. junior standing) by the start of Spring Quarter 2019 (sophomores may apply for their junior year)
For information about the program and to access the application click here.