Do I have to complete two honors projects to earn Departmental Honors in both my majors?

Nope! Students who are completing two majors may use a single honors thesis to earn departmental honors in both majors.

The thesis must be related to both majors, and students must fulfill both departments' requirements for honors. The thesis committee must include faculty members from both departments, and the student must receive final approval from both departments.

What if my other major requires me to take honors credits in that department? 

Double majors pursuing honors in both departments are welcome to take these credits in the department of their other major instead of taking WGSS credits.

Students should work with their honors thesis advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies to choose what is most appropriate for their project and degree requirements.

Does the honors thesis still count for the WGSS Capstone if the honors credits are completed under another department? 

Generally, no. Students who choose to complete their honors credits in another department typically take WGSS 601: Senior Capstone in addition to their honors thesis credits. 

Exceptions may be granted by petition to the WGSS Department. 

How do I build an honors thesis committee for Double Departmental Honors? 

To earn Departmental Honors across two departments, the honors thesis committee must include faculty members representing both departments. Of the three members of the committee, at least one must be a WGSS core faculty member or affiliate of the WGSS Department, and at least one must be a faculty member of the student's other department.