At the end of their junior year, eligible majors (with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 overall and 3.4 in economics) are invited to apply for the departmental honors program.
The honors program consists of a total of 6 credits and runs through both terms of the senior year. Students in the honors program write a senior honors thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. The thesis topic is chosen by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor, and with the approval of the department. Topics vary widely, but original investigations of important economic problems are encouraged. Honors students participate in 01:220:493,494 Senior Honors Seminar I,II, a two-term seminar, during their senior year. Each student is expected to present their research findings in the seminar.
