Honors College 396ISH - Honors Independent Study

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student.Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study. Further information is available at CHC PATHS (honors.umass.edu/chc-paths/). Submission should be done during pre-registration and completed by the end of the add-drop period.

For students enrolled in HONORS 391AH-23, this independent study will provide students with active experience in an ongoing research project and collaboration with peers as a team of researchers, while the seminar will offer multiple chances for students to interact, reflect on their own research agendas and potential thesis plans, and receive ongoing mentorship as budding social science researchers.