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.
