Senior Thesis

Well-prepared and inspired seniors may choose, with departmental approval, to write a senior thesis in their fourth year. Students aspiring to graduate with "Honors in History" must complete a year-long senior thesis. Initial proposals for theses are due in the spring of a major's junior year. Interested students should consult a faculty member by the winter/spring of their junior year to discuss possible projects, the submission of the initial proposal, and appropriate advisors. A proposal for the thesis is due in the spring of the major's junior year. During his/her senior year, the thesis student will work closely with both an advisor and second reader from the history faculty on this major original research project.