Want to graduate with distinction or planning on going to graduate or professional school? Learn all about how to write an undergraduate thesis. By completing a Thesis, you will develop knowledge, skills and initiative that are essential to meet future challenges. Join us at one of the two sessions.
The College of Arts and Sciences allows a thesis from its students who want to graduate with a higher level of "distinction" than they would merit without a thesis.
A research thesis is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated undergraduates to examine a question in depth. Although a thesis requires much work, it also provides many rewards. These include mastery of advanced skills such as technical writing, library searches, research design, statistics, and critical thinking. All of these skills are fundamental to success in graduate school, so completing a thesis is viewed favorably by graduate admissions committees. Another benefit is the close collaboration that develops with your thesis adviser. This intense working relationship often helps shape and clarify career goals, and may lead to doors being opened, along with the other benefits of mentoring. Finally, research is the cornerstone of all humanities and social sciences, and especially interdisciplinary programs such as Global Studies.