Enrollment is limited to 15 and procedures closely resemble those of graduate seminars. An extremely valuable experience for students intending to pursue advanced graduate study. One of two capstone options in the Liberal Education Curriculum history major. Prerequisite 24 hrs. Individualized research and production of written projects by advanced undergraduates.
Student select their own research topic with the guidance and approval of faculty.
A course designed to incorporate many of the procedures and experiences common to masters theses and doctoral dissertations, the senior thesis is directed and read by at least two faculty members, and represents a capstone to the history major typical of many smaller liberal arts colleges. A final draft of the thesis, signed by all readers, must be submitted to the Department of History office. One of two capstone options for the Liberal Education Curriculum major. Although individualized course projects, may be initiated by students they require prior consent of the faculty involved and approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Such courses cannot substitute for advanced course requirements.