International Studies Honors Program
The Honors Program in International Studies is an advanced educational and research program for outstanding undergraduate students in this major.
Requirements for the Honors International Studies major are as follows:
Admission
Admission to the program is based on a formal application submitted prior to the start
of Fall quarter.
Looking for an advisor, visit the Global and International faculty page: https://www.globalstudies.uci.edu/people/faculty.php
Online Application | FALL 2021 DEADLINE: September 3, 2021.
Requirements
The Honors Program in the department of Global & International Studies is open to all International Studies majors who meet the minimum academic qualifications (3.5 GPA in International Studies courses and 3.0 GPA overall).
The Honors Program allows International Studies majors to engage in research leading to the completion of an honors thesis. Successful completion of a written honors thesis in the International Studies (Intl St 190) course will satisfy the upper-division writing breadth requirement.
In addition to satisfying the requirements for the major in International Studies, honors program participants must complete additional course work as specified below.
Coursework Requirements - HONORS
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Intl St H180 | Intl St H190 | Intl St H190 |
INTL ST H180. International Studies Honors Research Seminar. 4 Units
In this course, each student formulates a written research plan (i.e., prospectus)
for the honors thesis. Students also select a faculty member who agrees to supervise
the research, evaluate the written work, and approve the honors thesis.
INTL ST H190. Honors Thesis. 4 Units
In the winter quarter, the faculty advisor supervises and evaluates data collection
and analysis and reads and edits chapter drafts. The topic for the honors thesis is
selected by the student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, and should reflect
a theme consistent with the student's module in the International Studies major.
INTL ST H190. Honors Thesis. 4 Units
In the spring quarter, students enroll in a second quarter of Honors Thesis, with
their faculty advisor. The thesis is to be completed by the student and approved by
the advisor prior to the end of the quarter. Honor theses are read and evaluated by
the advisor and the Undergraduate Program Director.
Honors students must also demonstrate a high level of language proficiency by completing two courses beyond the 2A level in language, literature, or culture taught in their chosen international language.
See Catalogue for B.A. in International Studies requirements.
Previous International Studies Honors Students
For additional information, please contact Jessica Canas-Castaneda at jcanas@uci.edu; 949-824-0151
International Studies National Honor Society
Sigma Iota Rho
The National Honor Society in International Studies was established in 1985, and welcomed
the University of California, Irvine, designated Gamma Gamma, as its newest chapter
on November 30, 2006. The Gamma Gamma Chapter was established primarily as a means
by which to honor those students who have excelled academically and to foster integrity
and creative performance in the understanding of world affairs.
"The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs."-SIR
President - VACANT *
Vice President - VACANT *
*Accepting applications for all positions, please contact Jessica Canas-Castaneda at jcanas@uci.edu; 949-824-0151