Honors and Independent Study
Intermediate and advanced students are encouraged to pursue independent studies in topics of interest that are not covered by current course offerings.
91ÖÆƬ³§ doing independent study for credit work closely with a member of the department during the course of a semester and produce a significant piece of writing at the end.
Philosophy majors with a departmental grade point average of 3.3 or better at the end of the junior year are eligible to undertake an honors project in philosophy.
Honors students write a project proposal in September, and then carry out a two-semester independent study culminating in an honors thesis.
Two semesters of independent study or honors project may count toward the major with departmental approval.
Past Honors Projects