Honors Program
The Earth Sciences Honors program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates while completing either their geology B.A. or their earth sciences B.S. The main objective of this program is to enable undergraduate students with outstanding academic potential to participate in earth science related research. Working closely with a faculty mentor, the student will gain research experiences not offered by regular courses. The product of this research is an undergraduate thesis (GES 498) and the designation "Departmental Honors Program" following the major on the student's transcripts.
Eligibility
Entry to the Honors program is by application, see the department office (SCI 271) for an application. Minimum requirements for acceptance are:
- completion of 12 credits in the earth sciences, with a minimum of 6 credits from BSC;
- a 3.25 BSC overall GPA;
- a 3.50 major GPA
- acceptance of a faculty member to serve as a mentor.
Requirements
The designation "Departmental Honors Program" will be awarded if the following requirements are met prior to graduation:
- completion of all departmental requirements for either geology B.A. or earth sciences B.S.;
- maintenance of a 3.25 BSC overall GPA;
- maintenance of a 3.50 major GPA;
- acceptance of the Honors Thesis - GES 498 (6 credits).
Department Chair: Gary S. Solar solargs@buffalostate.edu
