Students with cumulative grade-point averages of 3.0 or better and averages of 3.4 or better in courses taken for the major are eligible to do honors work. Honors students must complete a distinguished independent essay or project in connection with enrollment in 01:050:495 or 496 in their senior year. They also must satisfactorily pass an oral examination administered by the American studies faculty, based largely on the essay or project. Students are encouraged to speak with an adviser in their junior year to discuss a program of study and schedule of work.
