Honors Program in Sociology
Through writing and research intensive coursework and participation in an original research project, Sociology Honors ¼ø»Æʦapp will have firsthand experience with all aspects of the research process including working collaboratively with fellow ¼ø»Æʦapp and faculty, writing and revising a journal article length piece, and presenting findings in a professional setting.
Requirements:
Students successfully complete nine credits of honors coursework (three credits of research methods, six credits in a substantive area of sociology) and aÌýcapstone thesis.
Coursework:
Three Credits of Research Methods (select one of the following):
1. Graduate level methods course (Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, or Quantitative Methods)
2. Undergraduate methods course with an Honors compact (3 credits).
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Six Credits in a Substantive Area (select two of the following):
1. Graduate seminar in the area of research interest of the student.
2. Research Intensive 4000-level sociology course or 4000-sociology course with an honors compact.
3. A 1-3 credit Directed Independent Study (DIS) or Directed Independent Research (DIR) with a faculty member.
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Capstone Experience (select one of the following):
1. Independent Thesis
2. Thesis with a Collaborative Research Team
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Admission Requirements:
1. A minimum overall GPA of 3.5
2. A minimum overall sociology GPA of 3.7
3. Minimum of 12 credits in sociology completed
4. Complete an application (link below)
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Benefits to Students:
- Gain research skills required for graduate school and careers.
- Improve writing skills
- Increased interaction with faculty members in the sociology department
- Completion of undergraduate degree with honors distinction (Honors recognition with cord at graduation)
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Download and fill out this application. Send to , Director of the Honors Program via email (lbackstrom@fau.edu) or deliver to the sociology department in the Culture and Society Building (CU) Room 253.
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