The communication department offers an individualized honors program that students plan with the help of a faculty adviser. The honors program in communication requires the writing of a thesis under the direction of a faculty adviser and committee. Interested students are urged to consult the department handbook or SCILS web site for more information.

The journalism and media studies department offers an honors track to students entering SCILS with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. Students undertake an independent research project and thesis under the supervision of a journalism faculty member.

The information technology and informatics program does not offer an honors track.