Thesis format

CMP encourages students to pursue theses that are policy-based professional projects, article-based research, or traditional long-format products. Other formats are possible, but require pre-approval by the DHL.

Who is eligible to be a faculty thesis mentor?

Any faculty teaching in CMP can serve as mentor. Mentorship relationships can continue after the mentor leaves the University.

Are collaborative theses permitted?

A collaborative thesis is one where an Honors student works with one or more collaborators on the thesis.

Collaborative theses are permitted, even encouraged. In such cases, each collaborator needs to submit an author contribution statement.

Are joint theses permitted?

A joint thesis is a single thesis that satisfies the requirements of multiple majors.

Joint theses are permitted. In such cases, we encourage students to select a topic that connects to all majors.

How does the Honors Thesis relate to other aspects for the major?

Students should consider using workshop projects or internship-based work as the basis for their thesis.

Additional information for students

We encourage students to participate in a Praxis Lab.