Degree Requirements

Students who have completed significant credits toward graduation before deciding to pursue an honors degree, and for whom completing the entire Honors curriculum would not be practical, may pursue “Departmental Honors”. To receive a designation of "Departmental Honors," students must:

1. Successfully complete an Honors thesis in their major or minor;
2. Have at least a 3.50 institutional GPA; and
3. Meet the specific honors requirements of their major or minor department.

Additionally, students must remain a good citizen of the College and University. Being a "good citizen of the College and University" is defined as:

1. Adhering to all standards of student conduct as laid out in The Lowdown, and to the adjudication process described therein.
2. Abiding by the Bethel Use Agreement signed upon entering the Honors College.
3. Refraining from criminal and other destructive actions that could reflect badly on the Honors College.

Departmental Honors students may also elect to take Honors courses and participate in other Honors College activities. The Dean of the Honors College, the Dean of the relevant College or School, and the Chair or Director of the relevant major must approve all Departmental Honors graduation designations.

Please consult departmental sections of the Bulletin for any additional honors requirements specific to your major that may apply.