The
Honors Program at Millsaps College offers students the opportunity
to pursue original work under the mentorship of a faculty advisor.
It affords not only an integration of past coursework but also a
bridge to more advanced scholarship through rigorous independent
inquiry.
The
form of the “Honors thesis” is interpreted broadly.
It may be a theoretical analysis, an empirical study, a musical
composition, a work of art, a business plan or another form which
allows the student to assert and defend an original idea. The thesis
project is similar to a master’s project but at a level appropriate
to the Millsaps undergraduate student. The thesis is typically in
the student’s major area but may be in another field if the
student has sufficient prior knowledge of that field. The thesis
is written under the supervision of a faculty thesis committee consisting
of an advisor, a second reader, and an Honors Committee member.
The
Millsaps Honors Program affords excellent preparation for students
planning to pursue graduate study or enter the work place. Of equal
or greater importance, however, is the personal satisfaction and
academic maturity derived from the intellectually challenging journey.
Students successfully completing the Honors Program will be recognized
at graduation and a designation will be included on the student’s
official transcript.
For
more information, contact Dr.
Eric Griffin, director of the honors program.
