Each department has the option to alter the requirements for Honors in the Major, as long as the stated minimums remain in effect.

Below, you will find the things you need to know about how Honors in the Major works in your department.

• Two project options are available to the student in Honors in the Major in Dance: (1) the Honors project may be presented as a thesis in dance history and criticism, or (2) as a studio project. Studio projects must be accompanied by a project report.
• The course you register for, for Honors Thesis credit, is DAN4900r, Honors Work in Dance.
• Students must complete their project in 6 semester hours of thesis credit.
• Grading of work in progress is up to the discretion of the Thesis Director.
• There is a separate application process for the Dance department. Students must be approved through Dance before they can pursue Honors in the Major through the Honors Office.
• In addition to the Honors Project, honors students in Dance must complete three Honors credit hours in Dance History (the section designated by the Liaison). A contract must be signed by the student and instructor of the history course.
• The student must also complete an assignment in dance production. The dance production assignment is to be arranged with a faculty member and a contract must be signed by the student and the faculty member overseeing the assignment.
• Students are encouraged to make plans for Honors in the Major work in Dance well in advance. Students should meet with Professor Tricia Young to discuss the program at their earliest convenience.