F.A.Q's College Home Page Psychology Honor's Program Students who want close interaction with faculty and recognition as exceptional students earn Honors in Psychology. They complete two semesters of independent research, write a thesis based on original empirical or theoretical work, and make an oral defense of the thesis at a colloquium attended by faculty and students.
Students conduct original research.
In the latter case, a faculty member could suggest an idea to a student about a topic related to the faculty member's research interests, but students would design, carry out, and write up the project. To be considered for acceptance into the Honors Program, students must have a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or better in psychology courses and obtain agreement from a faculty member to sponsor their project. Independent Research courses that are part of a student's Honors Program will be designated by the Registrar's Special Honors designation. Students who graduate with Honors in Psychology will have that fact noted on their permanent transcripts. And their recognition will be announced at graduation and appear in the graduation program.