Objectives.
The Departmental Honors Program in Psychology is a complement to the
university-wide Honors Program in the General Education Program. The University
expects students to pursue the program requirements during the junior and
senior years after completion of the General Education program
requirements. The Departmental Honor
Program is designed to broaden the range and increase the depth of study in the
major by providing opportunities for (1) developing advanced analytical and
critical thinking skills specific to the discipline, (2) reading extensively
and intensively the seminal great books in the field, (3) investigating,
conducting research on and defending a topic, thesis, or project, (4) laying
the foundation for life-long, independent learning, and (5) developing a sense
of belonging in the Community of Scholars and a commitment to the advancement
of knowledge.
Eligibility. To
qualify for admission to the Departmental Honors Program in Psychology,
students: (1) must have earned a
minimum of 56 credits, at least 25 of which must have been earned at Morgan,
(2) must have a cumulative average of 3.4 or higher, (3) must have a major
average of 3.4 or higher in all required and supporting courses completed for
the major, and (4) must file a formal application, be interviewed, and be
admitted to the Program by the Department.
Program Requirements. Students admitted to the Departmental Honors
Program in Psychology must complete the following course requirements:
|
PSYC 388 Great Books—Directed Reading I |
2 credits |
|
PSYC 389 Great Books—Directed Reading II |
2 credits |
|
PSYC 488 Senior Honors Thesis I |
3 credits |
|
PSYC 489 Senior Honors Thesis II |
3 credits |
In addition, students
must, based on the research conducted in their Senior Thesis courses, write
and, in April of the senior year, defend a Senior Thesis on a topic approved by
the department.
To remain in the
Departmental Honors Program in Psychology, students: (1) must, once admitted to the Program, complete all remaining
courses in the major at Morgan (unless excused from doing so by the Dean), (2)
must maintain a major average of 3.4 or higher, (3) and must complete all
courses in the Departmental Honors Program with an average of 3.4 or higher.
Students who
complete the requirements outlined above will be graduated with Departmental
Honors, which will be conferred in a ceremony associated with graduation
exercises.