Departmental Honors

 
Qualified juniors and seniors working on degree programs within the Department of Earth, Ecological and Environmental Sciences (EEES) may be invited to work for one of the following citations, consistent with their degree program: “Honors in Biology,” “Honors in Environmental Sciences,” “Honors in Environmental Studies,” or “Honors in Geology.” 

1. Admission:  The Departmental Honors program is open to EEES majors and may be taken concurrently with College Honors.  Admission to the Departmental Honors program is based on academic achievement.  Normally, students invited to participate will have achieved a 3.3 or better overall GPA by the end of the sophomore year. 

2. Requirements: A student must satisfactorily complete from 3 to 6 credits of EEES 4910: Directed Research and graduate with a 3.3 overall GPA in order to receive the Honors citation.  Candidates must prepare a written thesis based on their research and present an oral report at an open forum.  Candidates also will provide bound copies of the approved thesis to the research adviser and the Department.   This program provides an opportunity for the exceptional student to work closely with a faculty adviser on an independent research topic.  This research experience often leads to publication and is an excellent preparation for graduate studies.