The Honors Program in any of the concentrations within the CLPS Department gives undergraduates a special opportunity to carry out a research project under the direction of a faculty member. We strongly recommend that the research project should be developed by the student in consultation with his or her faculty sponsor during or prior to the student's sixth semester. This allows the sponsor and student a chance to set up a summer research program and/or a reading list before the summer break. A honors application must be submitted to the relevant Concentration Advisor (or the Honors Advisor in the case of Psychology) for approval early in the student's 7th semester. The research is to be completed in time for an honors thesis to be written and an oral presentation of the work to be given at the end of the eighth semester. Participation in the program allows students to develop an understanding of research and acquire research skills and background. The program also provides the opportunity for outstanding senior concentrators to receive their undergraduate degree with Honors. We strongly encourage all qualified A.B. and Sc.B. concentrators to consider the Honors Program.