Honors in the Major Art History

The Honors in the Major in Art History is available by application or by invitation to advanced students in the major who seek to pursue the challenge of original research in the discipline. This program is recommended to those students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in Art History.

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

To earn Honor in the Major in Art History, students whose applications are approved (or accept the program invitation) must:

fulfill the requirement of the major with a 3.2 GPA in their major courses
successfully complete 14 credit hours (the beginning and intermediate sequences) of a foreign language (prefixes include: CHI, FRE, GER, and SPN)
successfully complete Art History Practicum and Honors Thesis project in ARH Senior Research Seminar and present their research at a conference, such as SOARS, SECAC (Southeastern College Art Conference), or other avenues for presentation.

Students who complete these requirements will have Honors in the Major noted on their transcript and diploma. For further information, please contact Art History Honors in the Major faculty mentors.

Honors in the Major Biology

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Biology majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.

Honors in the Major Chemistry

The Honors in the Major in Chemistry is available by application (or invitation from faculty) to advanced students who have demonstrated a commitment to chemical research (at least four hours) and seek the challenge of continued chemical research by completion of an additional three to four hours of research involving an honors thesis. These additional hours may be demonstrated by completion of CHM4911 or equivalent work (e.g. summer research via award or grant funding) as judged by the research mentor. This program is especially recommended to students who are considering furthering their studies with graduate work or fields of employment where experience on a sustained academic project would be beneficial.

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

To earn Honors in the Major in Chemistry, students whose applications are approved must fulfill the requirements of the major with a 3.3 GPA in their major courses as well as a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Students must also satisfactorily complete an honors thesis (written report with complete set of data) under the direction of a faculty advisor that is independently reviewed by another faculty. Students must present the project at a conference such as SOARS, FAME, or ACS national conference. The student must demonstrate mastery of laboratory practices (e.g. notebook, safety, ethics) as well. Students who complete these requirements will have Honors in the Major noted on the transcript and diploma. For further information and/or an application form, please contact the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chairperson.

Honors in the Major Criminal Justice

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Outstanding criminal justice majors who are interested in graduating with the designation of “Honors in Criminal Justice” may apply for admission to the Criminal Justice Honors Program. Application should be made two semesters prior to graduation

Admission requirements:

Criminal Justice majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.67 or higher.
Junior or senior standing
Completion of CCJ3603 and SYA3300
A letter of application to the Criminal Justice faculty, including a discussion of career plans and proposed research to be conducted for the Honors research project and securing sponsorship of a member of the Criminal Justice faculty to serve as the supervisor of the Honors research project.

Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.

Honors in the Major English

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

English majors must have an overall UNF GPA of 3.4 (or higher) or be admitted at the chair’s discretion. Once in the program, they must complete two experiences that fall within the following six categories.

complete a research project, or a creative project, in a 3000- or 4000-level course with the prefix AML, CRW, DIG, ENC, ENG, ENL, FIL, LIT, THE, TPP, and present it in a public venue as part of a presentation that is not already a requirement of that course;*
participate in a study-abroad trip led by a member of the UNF English or Foreign Languages and Cultures faculty or a semester-long experience involving upper-level coursework in English, either through a UNF exchange, a third-party provider, or direct enrollment at a foreign university;
complete an internship for academic credit through the course DIG 4944 (Digital Humanities Internship), ENC 4940 (Writing Internship), FIL 4945 (Film Production Internship), or complete an independent research project supervised by a faculty member in the context of ENG 4930 (Directed Independent Study in English);
complement the major in English with a minor in one of the following areas: African-American Diaspora, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Film, Literature, Writing Studies, Spanish, French, or Chinese;
complete at least 40 hours of participation in leadership or service activities through involvement with the UNF chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (the International English Honor Society), Talon Review, Flock, EAT Poems, Swoop Troupe, or other on-campus clubs or community organizations and institutions;**

Additional options may be available, in consultation with the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator of the Department of English.

Honors in the Major History

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Requires GPA of 3.33 in the major or A- or higher in HIS3051 or A- or higher in one 4000-level seminar for admission. Once admitted, students must complete a 5000-level history course and present a history project in a public academic forum.

Honors in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Honors in the Major in the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is available by application to students who seek to enhance their undergraduate experience and document a high level of achievement in this interdisciplinary degree program.

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

To earn honors in Interdisciplinary Studies, students whose applications are approved must fulfill the requirements of the major with a 3.4 GPA in their major courses, must earn a minimum grade of B in IDS 3503 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Inquiry, and must complete at least three experiences that fall within the following categories:

internships undertaken for academic credit through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program (or through other programs, pending approval by the director of Interdisciplinary Studies);
study abroad experiences that entail at least 6 hours of academic credit (generally UNF semester-long exchanges or faculty-led summer semester programs);
the IDS 4890 (1 credit capstone course, designed by the student)
completion of a second major in any field; or
research supervised by a faculty member in the context of a directed independent study (subject to the Interdisciplinary Studies Program's policy on directed independent studies).

A student may count multiple activities within any of the first three categories--in other words, a student could do multiple internships, qualifying study abroad experiences or graduate-level courses where appropriate, as when a student is enrolled in an accelerated graduate degree program for a second major. Only one directed independent study will be counted, however.

Additional options may be available, in consultation with the director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.

As most of the categories stated above involves an activity that bears at least three hours of credit, the minimum number of hours associated with Honors in the Major for Interdisciplinary Studies will generally be between seven and nine. In most cases, however, these will not represent additional hours, as internships, study abroad coursework, a capstone, or a directed independent study if planned properly, can all count as elective coursework for the major.

A student who completes these requirements will have Honors in the Major noted on their transcript. Students cannot apply in their senior year; students must have approved programs of studies and be juniors by the time of their application. Since IDS 3503 is a requirement, students should try to complete this course before applying if possible.

For further information and/or to apply, please contact the director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.

Honors in the Major International Studies

The Honors in the Major in the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is available by application to students who seek to enhance their undergraduate experience and document a high level of achievement in this interdisciplinary degree program.

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

To earn honors in International Studies, students whose applications are approved must fulfill the requirements of the major with a 3.4 GPA in their major courses, must earn a minimum grade of B in INS4930 International Studies Senior Research Seminar, and must complete at least three experiences that fall within the following categories: 1) internships undertaken for academic credit through the International Studies Program (or through other programs, pending approval by the director of International Studies); 2) study abroad experiences that entail at least 6 hours of academic credit (generally UNF semester-long exchanges or faculty-led summer semester programs); 3) graduate-level courses, and 4) research supervised by a faculty member in the context of a directed independent study (subject to the International Studies Program's policy on directed independent studies).

A student may count multiple activities within any of the first three categories--in other words, a student could do multiple internships, qualifying study abroad experiences or graduate-level courses. Only one directed independent study will be counted, however. Additional options may be available, in consultation with the director of the International Studies Program.

As each of the categories stated above involves an activity that bears at least three hours of credit, the minimum number of hours associated with Honors in the Major for International Studies will generally be nine. In most cases, however, these will not represent additional hours, as internships, study abroad coursework, directed independent studies and relevant graduate-level coursework, if planned properly, can all count as elective coursework for the major. A student enrolled in an accelerated path from the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies into a UNF graduate program can count any graduate courses taken as part of that path toward this requirement, and in some cases, may fulfill the requirements stated herein by default through their participation in that accelerated path.

A student who completes these requirements will have Honors in the Major noted on their transcript and diploma. For further information and/or to apply, please contact the director of the International Studies Program. At the time of application, a student must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, INS3003 Introduction to International Studies.

Honors in the Major Mass Communication

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Mass Communication majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.

Honors in the Major Mathematics

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Math majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.

Honors in the Major Philosophy

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Philosophy majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.

Honors in the Major Physics

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Honors in the Major for Physics is awarded upon completion of an advanced Honors Thesis, and completion of at least three but no more than six hours of Directed Independent Study – Honors in Physics Research course work (PHY4969) as determined by the student’s honors thesis advisor and at least three but no more than 12 hours of directed Independent Study – Honors in Physics Thesis (PHY4970) Taken in the Department of Physics.

Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA within the major and at least a 3.2 GPA in all upper-division courses regardless of institution.

Honors in the Major Psychology

Outstanding undergraduate psychology majors can graduate with the designation "Honors in Psychology." This designation is focused on independent research in the discipline and is recommended to those students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. To apply for admission to the Psychology Honors Program, students should contact the Undergraduate Program Director for the Department of Psychology. Candidates should apply at least three semesters prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to consider faculty advisors sooner than that.

Admission to the program requires:

Junior or senior standing and completion of at least 9 credit hours of upper-level psychology classes with a psychology GPA of at least 3.6 and no grade less than B
No record of student or academic misconduct
A Department of Psychology faculty member as mentor agreeing to supervise the Honors Project
The mentor approves the honors thesis and then directs advising to add it to the student’s curriculum

Successful completion of the program also requires:

Completion of 6 credit hours of PSY4904 Honors Research with a grade of B or better. For students accepted into the Accelerated BS-MS in Psychological Science program, students may use up to 3 credit hours of PSY6910 Supervised Research toward this credit hour requirement.
Deposit of an approved thesis in Digital Commons in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library
Receiving a final overall GPA of 3.3 or higher, after fulfilling all the degree requirements

As they plan for the "Honors in Psychology" designation, students should consult the Undergraduate Program Director for the Department of Psychology as soon as possible. The Undergraduate Program Director will verify the completion of the program and Honors in the Major will then be noted on the transcript and diploma.

Honors in the Major Spanish

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

To earn honors in Spanish, students whose applications are approved must fulfill the requirements of the major with a 3.2 GPA in their major courses, and must complete three experiences that fall within the following categories:

complete a research project, or a creative project, in a 3000- or 4000-level course with the prefix SPN or SPW, and present it in a public venue as part of a presentation that is not already a requirement of that course;*
participate in a study-abroad trip led by a member of the UNF Spanish faculty or a semester-long experience involving upper-level coursework in Spanish, either through a UNF exchange, a third-party provider or direct enrollment at a foreign university;
complete an internship for academic credit through the course SPN4940 Internship for Service/Employment in Spanish, or complete an independent research project supervised by a faculty member in the context of SPN4905 Directed Independent Study in Spanish;
complement the major in Spanish with a second major in French Studies, or a minor in Chinese or French; and
complete at least 60 hours of participation in leadership or service activities related to the Spanish language, Spanish-speaking cultures and local or international Spanish-speaking communities through involvement with the UNF Spanish Club, the UNF chapter of Sigma Delta Pi (the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society) or other on-campus clubs or community organizations and institutions.**

Additional options may be available, in consultation with the chairperson of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

As each of the categories (a)-(c) above involves an activity that bears at least three hours of credit, the minimum number of hours associated with Honors in the Major for the Spanish B.A. will generally be nine. As categories (d) and (e) do not involve coursework, however, a student selecting these options could potentially complete Honors in the Major with fewer than nine hours of credit. With proper planning, any credit hours related to the Honors in the Major for the Spanish B.A. will count among the required or elective coursework for the major.

*Examples of public venues include a UNF-affiliated undergraduate research showcase (e.g., SOARS, International Research Symposium), an outside conference or publication, or a special event on campus or in the community.

**Students should consult with the chairperson of Languages, Literatures and Cultures for approval of activities, for information on tracking hours, and to sign a waiver prior to participating in off-campus activities that will count toward completion of this requirement.

Honors in the Major Statistics

Admissions and Requirements Criteria

Statistics majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. Once in the program to successfully complete this upper level Honors track, students must complete 8 hours of research course work.