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Honors Program
Christina Marie Elvidge, director of honors and fellowships
Honors and Fellowships Board
Dr. Kurt Torell, Academic Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences TBA, Dean of Students.
Dr. Erin Sadlack, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Charles Lipinski, College of Creative Arts and Management
Dr. Edward J. Crawley, College of Education and Human Development
Mr. C. Fred Aver, College of Health and Human Services
Ms. Rosemary Burger, Office of the Registrar
Ms. Diedre Jones, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Student Representatives
Goals
 The
Honors Program at Marywood University enhances
the academic opportunities for promising and motivated undergraduates.
Students in the program have the opportunity to tailor their academic
curriculum to pursue their goals more freely, creatively, and effectively.
The Honors Program supports students’ scholarship by offering
- Honors
seminars and independent study
- Funding for research and travel to
regional and national conferences
- Advising
for students applying to graduate or professional schools
- Advising for students competing for major national or international
scholar-ships and fellowships.
The Honors and Fellowships Board, Marywood faculty
and administration work to
- Create a stronger sense of excellence in scholarship
- Provide greater incentives
for faculty and students to take a leading role in the academic
community through innovations in learning
- Establish a community
of faculty and students based on a love of learning, creative
intellectual engagement, and commitment to academic excellence
- Provide
a rigorous academic environment that contributes to the
overall university community and encourages student dedication and
achievement.
Marywood is a member of both the National Collegiate Honors Council
(NCHC) and the Northeast Region Collegiate Honors Council. The Office
of Honors and Fellowships houses resources on the honors curriculum
and courses, information about study abroad programs, undergraduate
research opportunities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarships
and fellowships. We also publish a monthly newsletter and sponsor
special activities and events.
RequirementsThe Honors Program at Marywood University is an open program.
In order to qualify for honors courses, a student must have a minimum
QPA of 3.00. In order to graduate with an honor degree, the Citation
in Honors, students must complete 21 credits in honors courses
and a 3-credit senior honors thesis.
To earn the Citation in Honors, a student must:
- Complete 5 courses (15 credits)
in small, seminar-style honors courses that meet
core curriculum requirements. A student may then opt to take
6 credits in honors courses the major field of study, or as electives,
for a total of 21 credits;
- Successfully complete senior honors
thesis;
- Achieve an overall QPA of 3.25 or
higher by the semester preceding graduation.
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 The Honors Thesis
The Honors Thesis is the capstone of the Honors Program at Marywood
University. Broadly defined, the thesis brings together the
student’s
major area of study and the liberal arts core. For example, an
analysis of the structure of a novelist’s style may contain
reflections on the meaning of that style within a historical
or sociological context. Thus, the thesis contains two elements:
specialization in terms of discipline and generalization in terms
of the humanities.
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Students
who are planning to write their theses should begin by meeting
with their advisors the semester before they would like to begin
their research and writing. While students generally write their
theses in their senior year, we recommend that students planning
their student teaching, internships or field research start in
their junior year to avoid conflicts.
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To receive academic credit
for the thesis, students must register for the courses Honors
Thesis 478A and 478B (psychology majors should consult with their
advisors and the director of honors and fellowships for alternate
course scheduling) under their department. Each section comprises
1.5 credits, and students must submit a timeline for the work
they plan to complete over the course of each semester they’re
writing. The grade for 478A is based on the research the student
accomplishes, while 478B is for the completed, written version
of the thesis. The thesis will be due in the Office of Honors and
Fellowships during the first week of March of the students’ senior
year.
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All honors students planning
to write a thesis must schedule a formal meeting with the director
of honors and fellowships during the first two weeks of the semester
they begin in order to discuss the issues related to the thesis.
At this meeting, monthly appointments will be scheduled to ensure
that procedure is followed and to address questions and doubts
that may arise during the research.
Admission
- Based on their high school transcript, standardized test scores,
and specified interests, freshmen may be placed in honors courses
their first semester at Marywood. Students who meet the requirements
may choose to continue. Students who achieve a 3.00 QPA or higher
after their first semester may register for honors courses. Students
interested in pursuing the Citation of Honors should visit the
Office of Honors and Fellowships to review the requirements and
fill out the necessary forms.
Recognition
Honors courses and projects are designated by a special
code that appears on a studentŐs transcript upon successful
completion of the requirements. A student completing the honors
degree receives the Citation in Honors, which is noted on all
official transcripts.
Research
at Marywood
The Office of Honors and Fellowships and the Undergraduate
Research Review Committee promote and support undergraduate
research and scholarly activity by providing funding for undergraduates
to conduct research and to travel to present their work. The committee
also sponsors the Undergraduate Research Forum, at which students
can present their research projects, read their papers, exhibit
their original art and photography, and discuss their experiences
from conferences and conventions. Students can apply for funding
by visiting the Office of Honors and Fellowships for a Research
Proposal Form. The Committee reviews and evaluates the proposals,
then submits approved projects to the director of honors and fellow-ships
for funding.
Scholarships and Fellowships
The Scholarships and Fellowships Committee
is dedicated to helping students apply for awards at the undergraduate
and graduate level. The committee identifies eligible students,
advises during the application process, and recommends or nominates
students for awards. Scholarships and fellowships are available
for study in the United States as well as abroad. Interested students
should contact the director of honors and fellowships for more information.
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