The Honors Program for Economics, Applied Economics, and Math-Economics Majors
The honors program is designed to encourage in-depth study and research at a level that approaches graduate school. In order to graduate with honors, students must first be members of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) [see below], the International Honor Society in Economics. The criteria for ODE membership is below. In addition to being a member of ODE, students that write an exceptional Senior Thesis, which is a required departmental capstone experience, are offered the opportunity to defend the thesis in front of a panel of Economics faculty. Upon a successful thesis defense, the student will graduate with honors.
To qualify for Omicron Delta Epsilon membership the following criteria must be met:
- major in economics, applied economics, or math-economics
- have an overall GPA of at least 3.0
- have a GPA of at least 3.3 in economics courses
For more information about graduating with honors, please contact Dr. Shaianne Osterreich, Economics Department Chair.