Honors Research
The Honors Program offers a number of opportunities for undergraduate students to work directly with faculty members on research projects for credit. In some cases these experiences may be inspired by the successful completion of an Honors Contract. The following opportunities are generally more rigorous and specific to a student's academic field of study. View a summary of the three types of Honors Research.
Students completing any of the following Honors Research Experiences might consider participating in the University Research Symposium.
Honors Undergraduate Research
- HON 285
- HON 286
- Gain experience in research methodology and benefit from one-on-one interaction with faculty.
Honors Independent Study
- Course number 299 in each Department/School
- Investigate a topic of personal interest within your discipline under the guidance of a faculty member.
Honors Thesis
- HON 395Axx
- Construct an independent research project in preparation for graduate-level study or publication.
In Their Own Words
"I learned being wrong is just as important as being right. We need to know what doesn't work, but you live for those moments when you get something right and it can help people."
-Zach Benefield
Read about Zach's experience in Honors