Sociology Honors Program

 

 

Admissions Requirements:

• The Honors Program in Sociology is open to outstanding Sociology majors during their junior and senior year.
• To gain admission to the program, potential Honors students normally take Sociology courses in theory (Sociology 120), methods (Sociology 110), statistics (Sociology 10A-B-C) and at least two Sociology core courses.
• Students who receive an average grade of 3.5 or better in these courses are eligible for the Honors program. In addition, Honors students should have an average of 3.2 or better in all courses taken at UCI.
• Majors who are transfers may petition for entry into the program based on their grades from their former schools.

 

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Honors Program Details and Requirements:

• During their senior year, Honors Program students write a thesis, designed and carried out under faculty supervision. Projects normally entail some empirical analysis of sociological data.
• Honors students are required to attend at least two (2) research talks or colloquia. Students are encouraged to attend talks related to their Honors thesis and hosted by the UCI Sociology department, although talks about research on any social issue may count toward this requirement. Students can consult the Honors Program Director if they are unsure about a talk's eligibility. Following their attendance at a research talk, students complete and submit a short form in which they briefly summarize the talk and its data and methods and identify one lesson learned that might inform or improve their Honors thesis project. The form should be submitted to the Honors Program Director within seven (7) days of attending the talk. Although attendance at only two talks is required, students are encouraged to attend more than two research talks. Upon successful completion of the program, students graduate with Honors in Sociology. *Current Honors Students, please see below for information on how to submit your talk attendance and summary.*
• Honors Course Requirements:
   

  Fall
  Sociology H188A

  Winter
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  Spring
  Sociology H188BW

  
   
  *Honors students do not have to take Sociology 180A or 180AW

 

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How to Apply:

Complete the Online Honors Program Application

Deadline: Application is due June 1^st.

 

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Current Honors Students:

Research Talk Attendance and Summary: Honors students are required to attend at least two research talks or colloquia. Following your attendance at the talk, student complete and submit a short form in which they briefly summarize the talk and its data and methods and identify one lesson learned that might inform or improve your Honors thesis project. Please use this Online Research Talk Attendance and Summary Form to submit your attendance.

 

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National Honors Society (AKD)

 

Alpha Kappa Delta is the National Honors Society for undergraduates in Sociology. AKD seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of Sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as well as lead to improvement in the human condition. To learn more, visit National Honors Society (AKD)'s website.

 

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Benefits of Membership:

• Membership is for a lifetime. There are no annual dues for members after the initial $55 payment unless one decides to remain a Voting member
• A certificate of membership and a membership card are given to all new members to recognize the honor of being a part of Alpha Kappa Delta. This also shows evidence of membership.
• Free one-year subscription to Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of Alpha Kappa Delta.

 

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How to Apply:

Complete the Alpha Kappa Delta Online Application. Please note, the $55 fee is due when the application is approved.

Deadline: Application is due April 15^th.