The Psychology Honors Program, which is separate from the University Honors Program, provides a challenging educational experience for students of high academic promise and achievement in psychology. Eligible students will normally have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA overall and in psychology courses. Students should apply for admission as early as possible since the program requires specific course work. A letter addressed to the Psychology Honors Committee containing relevant academic information and a statement of interest in the program serve as an application.
Requirements
Completion of the psychology major requirements for the baccalaureate degree.
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 overall and 3.50 or above in psychology courses.
Completion of at least 6 of the required 15 semester hours of elective credit at the 300-400 level with honors. No more than 3 of these 6 hours may include PSYC 485, Individual Study in Psychology.
Completion of 6 hours of PSYC 499H.
Presentation of a satisfactory psychology honors thesis.