The Honors Program in Philosophy offers the opportunity to pursue a sustained, independent research project on a topic of philosophical significance during their senior year. It is intended for majors who wish to engage in more intensive and individualized work than the regular degree program allows, and who demonstrate the academic ability, motivation, and independence required for original philosophical scholarship.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Philosophy major with a minimum 3.5 GPA (cumulative and in-major)
Enrollment in PHIL 399: Honors Tutorial (1 credit), or an approved Directed Inquiry, in the spring of the junior year.
Submission of a written proposal to the Honors Committee at the start of the senior year.
Enrollment in PHIL 495 & PHIL 496: Honors Research (up to 8 credits) during the senior year.
Completion of a written thesis and an oral defense.
Please contact the Philosophy department Chair for more information.