Information is available about alternative careers, computerized job banks, salaries and job market trends. It is recommended that a student register with EPCS at the beginning of the school year in which they expect to enter the job market. The School of Education offers a limited number of Senior Honors Research Fellowships to undergraduate majors in the school. Students need not be part of an honors degree program to participate. Students register for 1 to 3 credits of independent research with a faculty mentor who helps the student acquire preliminary research skills and generally assists with the project while encouraging students to conduct independent research.
Students receive cash awards to defray the costs of the research project.
Interested students must identify a faculty mentor and develop a research proposal to be turned in to the faculty mentor, with all other accompanying materials, in midspring. Proposals are reviewed and selected within academic departments by departmental honors committees. In addition, the School of Education has a number of courses that can be selected for honors credit. The School of Education is considering the development of an honors program. Interested students can discuss their interests with advisors in Education Academic Services or members of the School of Education Honors Committee.