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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Honors Program in the School of Social Sciences is an excellent
academic opportunity for undergraduate students to enhance their
research skills exploring a specific topic of interest through a
research project. A year-series program, the students work with an
appointed faculty to complete their year-long research project. The
weekly seminars (190A) facilitate students’ learning through class
discussions with peers across specializations sharing their
experiences and gaining insight on the practical elements of the
research process. A key objective to the Honors Program is to assist
students in developing their scholarship, critical thinking
abilities, and public presentation skills.
The Honors Program allows Social Science majors (including all
specializations – Public and Community Service, Research Methods and
Public Policy, Secondary Education, and Multicultural Studies) to
engage in research leading to the completion of an honors thesis
that includes the following sections:
| • Statement of Purpose |
• Research Hypothesis |
• Discussion of Findings |
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| • Problem Statement |
• Methods Section |
• Implications |
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| • Literature Review |
• Results |
• References |
The topic for the honors thesis is at the discretion of the student
but it should reflect a theme consistent with social science
studies. Moreover, the topic is to be approved by the faculty
advisor and program director. The Honors Program is composed of the
following three 4-unit courses:
1. H190A – Honors Research Workshop (Fall Quarter)
2. H190B – Honors Thesis Research (Winter Quarter)
3. H190C – Honors Thesis (Spring Quarter)
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Benefits to the Program