Departmental Honors Advisor:
Dr. Brenda Cooper
Animal Science 319C, ext. 73253
brenda.cooper@usu.edu

Honors in Women and Gender Studies is designed for students who choose not to pursue Honors in their major, and who are pursuing a minor or certificate in Women and Gender Studies. Students who have at least 3-4 semesters remaining are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility for Acceptance:
Qualified students will have cumulative GPAs of at least 3.30, will complete an application for admittance to Honors, and are pursuing a minor or certificate in Women and Gender Studies.

Program of Study:
Program of Study: The 15-credit requirement for the Honors designation is met in the following way:

• 9-12 credits in upper-division coursework from the WGS courses
• 3 credits of HONR 4900, Honors Senior Thesis/Project
• Honors courses taken on a pass/fail basis will not be accepted

Requirements for Completion of Degree:
The successful candidate will graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 and a GPA of 3.5 in upper-division major requirements and Honors coursework. The successful candidate will also complete a Senior Honors Thesis/Project and present the results in a public forum (e.g., Student Showcase, Departmental Colloquia, Professional Meetings). Many students have found it helpful to relate the courses taken on Honors contract to the final thesis/project.