HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program in Cognitive Science offers qualified students the opportunity to undertake independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
To be eligible for departmental Honors or High Honors, a student must:
- Have a GPA of at least 3.33 overall and 3.5 in the major, at the time of graduation;
- Complete a written thesis; and
- Meet College requirements for Honors, presented in the Regulations section of the ORC.
It is important to consult with a prospective advisor as early as possible, preferably during the junior year.
Applications to the Honors Program beginning in the winter must be submitted to the Chair and administrator by the 5th week of the fall term. Applications for a thesis beginning in the Spring must be submitted by the 5th week of the winter term. Applications for a thesis beginning in the fall must be submitted by the 8th week of the previous spring term.
The project itself normally lasts two terms. Students will take COGS 86 the first term and COGS 87 the second. An oral presentation will be given at a special seminar of students and faculty a few weeks prior to the end of the term, the completed thesis is to be submitted to Dartmouth Digital Commons.
To view previous Dartmouth COGS major honors theses please search : Dartmouth Digital Commons.
Please read these COGS Honors Thesis Form.pdf write a proposal, get it approved by your advisor and the chair, and enroll in Cognitive Science 86, 87.
