Dec 26, 2024

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Psychology Honors Program

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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.