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Honors Program

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To graduate with departmental honors, a student must:

  • Graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 3.55 or higher.
  • Complete two semesters of senior thesis work with a grade of B+ or higher.
  • Students writing a theory thesis will take at least one theory course beyond Introduction to Political Theory.
  • Students writing an empirical thesis will take a second methods course, of their choice.

Director of Undergraduate Studies Angela McCarthy (amccar2@nd.edu) can advise you on questions about the honors program.