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Honors in Education:

Honors in Education Guidelines

Eligibility

Students must have a major and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 at the beginning of the spring semester of sophomore year.  In addition to the GPA requirements, students must have a demonstrated record of initiative and independence in learning, proficient scores on the Education Department Teacher Dispositions/ Foundational Competencies Evaluation and field placement evaluations, as well as a favorable review of a writing sample submission that assesses writing and research analysis skills.  If students meet the eligibility requirements, they will receive written confirmation from the Education Department to participate in Honors in Education.

 

Invitation and Acceptance

Students will be invited to attend an informational meeting in April of their sophomore year that covers the expectations and requirements involved in pursuing Honors in Education. 

 

By May 1 of their sophomore year, students must submit a letter to the Department Chair, indicating their intentions to pursue Honors in Education and a brief statement describing their reasons for doing so.

 

Required Courses

Accepted students enroll in ED 399 Thesis Preparation (2 credits) during fall of their junior year.  The instructor works closely with students to develop a research topic and make significant progress in completing the first three chapters of the thesis by the end of this course.  A final grade of A or B is required before students can proceed to the final phase of Honors in Education and completion of the thesis. 

 

Students enroll in ED 400 Honors in Education (2 credits) during their senior year.  Mentored by a primary and secondary faculty advisor, students obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for their project, conduct their research study, complete the thesis, and conclude with a public presentation of their project during Scholarship and Creative Arts Day.  Students must earn a final grade of A or B in this course to be awarded Honors in Education.

 

Pursuing Honors in Education is a challenging process.  Therefore, students should work closely with their academic advisor in planning the two required courses and managing the demands of completing a thesis.

Students enrolled in ED 399 and ED 400 are required to present their research at Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD).

Recording of Honors in Education

The Education Department will notify the Office of Registration and Records when a student successfully completes the requirements.  Honors are noted on the student transcript/diploma and at commencement ceremonies.  Completed theses are catalogued by the High Library for students who meet the requirements of Honors in Education and the College Honors Program.

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