The Honors Program provides the opportunity for all CHASS students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to pursue an individualized program of study based on close working relationships with departmental faculty. Not only can this program enhance the student's educational experience, but by developing research and writing skills, students will be better prepared for graduate study, law school, or employment in the public and private sectors. Students completing the Honors Program graduate with honors in their major, receive special recognition at graduation, are awarded a certificate of merit, have the achievement noted on their transcript, and can claim honors distinction on applications for advanced study or employment.

Admission:
To be eligible for admission to the S&A Honors Program, a student must have achieved (1) junior standing, (2) an overall grade point average of 3.25 or higher, (3) a 3.25 average in the major, and (4) completion of at least 12 hours of coursework in the major. The grade point averages must be maintained to remain in the Honors Program. Students who qualify are sent a letter from the Undergraduate Administrator prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Requirements:
The Honors Program requirements include satisfactory completion of at least twelve hours of coursework taken for honors credit and an honors thesis. The twelve hours of honors credit is usually fulfilled by completing nine hours of honors coursework in the major and three hours credit in SOC 498H or ANT 498H. The honors coursework must be in courses at the 300 level or above taken for honors credit (not including courses for which the student has already received credit). SOC 300, SOC 400, and SOC 401 are eligible for inclusion as honors credit courses. If SOC 300 is selected, the required number of honors credit is increased to thirteen hours. To complete the Honors program successfully, a student must have a 3.25 average in the major and overall.

"Students who complete Honors Programs will be recognized by having an 'Honors' seal on their diplomas, an 'H' beside their name in the commencement program, the phrase 'completed Honors program in (college, department, or major)' on their permanent transcripts, and their names in the Honors Convocation program."

Honors Program Director:
Dr. Risa Ellovich
risa_ellovich@ncsu.edu