Research mentorships offer Honors student the opportunity to earn a monetary stipend while working with a faculty member on a research-related project. Applications for fall semester mentorships are available in the Honors Office.
Undergraduate Research Participation (URP) gives Honors students the opportunity to engage in research with a faculty member. Students gain experience in research methodology, benefit from one-on-one interaction with faculty, and may earn between one and six hours of Honors credit.
Honors Thesis (IDS 395) provides students the opportunity to engage in an intensive research project that is the culmination of their Honors experience. The thesis should focus on a special area or issue related to the student's major and requires a comprehensive written thesis and an oral defense of the research.
Faculty interested in working with Honors students can complete the research interest form.
Faculty in the following departments are currently looking for students to assist with research; as noted, some research may not be discipline specific and could be an opportunity for students in other majors.
Education Administration & Foundations
Geography
This opportunity is for an Independent Honors Study (GEO 299)
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Sociology
two options, also appropriate for majors in: Business, Art, Communication, English, Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Mass Communication, Publishing, Public Relations
