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Honors in Sociology

The department of sociology offers two levels of honors with the degree in sociology: High departmental Honors (Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude) and Departmental Honors (Cum Laude).

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Departmental Honors (Cum Laude)

If you wish to graduate with Departmenal Honors (Cum Laude) in Sociology, you must fulfill the following requirements (in addition to completing all of the requirments for the Sociology Major):

  1. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better while enrolled at University of Colorado at Denver.
  2. Have a GPA of 3.2 or better for all coursework done in Sociology while enrolled at the University of Colorado at Denver.
  3. Complete at least six (6) hours of Soc 4840, Independent Study, spread over at least two semesters. This independent study will serve as the basis for the research project.
  4. Complete an independent research project under the supervision of a University of Colorado at Denver Sociology faculty member.
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High Departmental Honors (Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude)

Students wishing to graduate with High Departmental Honors (Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude) must meet the following requirements (in addition to completing all of the requirements for the Sociology Major):

  1. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better while enrolled at the University of Colorado at Denver.
  2. Have GPA of 3.5 or better for all coursework in Sociology while enrolled at the University of Colorado at Denver.
  3. Complete six (6) hours of Soc 4840, Independent Study, spread over at least two semesters.
  4. In the semester prior to the one in which you expect to graduate, present the topic of proposed research paper to the Sociology Honors Committee for approval.
  5. Prepare an Honors Thesis based on an independent research project directed by a Sociology faculty member and present the Thesis to a Departmental Colloquium at least six (6) weeks before the end of the semester in which you intend to graduate.

The level of Honors (Magna or Summa Cum Laude) conferred by the department will be determined by the Honors Committee's evalution of the Honors Thesis and GPA.

Additional information is available in the Department office. You may send Email to the undergraduate advisor for that information.

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