Shepherd University

2005-07 Catalog
(Volume XLV * May 2005)

Section VII: Courses of Instruction

Honors

HNRS 399. Special Topics (1-3)
Varies.

HNRS 488. Honors Directed Readings (3)
In this course, honors students begin research toward a major thesis to be completed as a graduation requirement. Each student will choose a mentor from the faculty. In collaboration with the faculty mentor, the student will develop an original idea about the chosen topic and will formulate a reading list that will contribute to a thesis proposal. The thesis proposal, which is the final product of this class, should be a plan for a substantial piece of work in the student's chosen field and should contribute substantially to the student's professional development.

HNRS 489. Honors Senior Thesis (3)
After completing a proposal in the Directed Readings course, a candidate in honors shall have one semester to complete the honors thesis, the final requirement for graduation from the honors program. The thesis topic should be chosen within the candidate's major or minor field of study. The document must include a carefully prepared argument in support of the thesis statement. Rather than a document, certain students in certain fields of study (e.g. graphic design) may choose to design a project. Such a project must also include an initial proposal that will support the design of that project. The thesis or project shall culminate in a formal presentation to an audience consisting of faculty, students, friends, and family. Prerequisite: HNRS 488.

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