senior thesis
On their return, as a one (1) credit independent study course (196), students complete a thesis based on their research project. Students will write their thesis under the supervision of an advisor selected from the faculty of their minor discipline.
As a culmination of their studies, students are required to work independently with a faculty member in order to complete a senior thesis. The thesis should display a student’s ability to conduct independent research, write and critically think about salient issues related to their chosen minor and region. Sponsorship by an IAS board member (associated with the student’s minor) and approval by the program chair is required. This course should be taken in the senior year.
This course may only be completed at Saint Mary’s College.
