1. minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 within the major as well as overall and a total of six honors courses (18 hours minimum) overall, including at least three honors courses outside the major;
   
   
2. at least three honors courses within the major;
   
   
3. at least two of the three courses must be chosen from SOWK 320, 350, or 360;
   
   
4. the third course may be chosen from SOWK 255, 371, 372, or 373;
   
   
5. completion of an honors research thesis or project developed in an independent research study (390 course), the 381 capstone seminar, or another approved means;
   
   
6. public presentation of the results;
   
   
7. honors students are encouraged to participate in department seminars and colloquia, when appropriate.

The department's honors advisor is Professor Hugen.