The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Pass/Fail elective credit for participating in an internship. Faculty sponsor and Academic Project required as well as an Internship Contract submitted online.

Pass/Fail elective credit for participating in an internship. Faculty sponsor and Academic Project required as well as an Internship Contract submitted online.

Pass/Fail elective credit for participating in an internship. Faculty sponsor and Academic Project required as well as an Internship Contract submitted online.

Pass/Fail elective credit for participating in an internship. Faculty sponsor and Academic Project required as well as an Internship Contract submitted online.

This 1-credit seminar is designed for students interested in interdisciplinary aspects of Fashion Studies. The seminar will explore the priorities and core competencies required to succeed in the competitive and rapidly-evolving fashion industry. The focus will be on essential readings, industry insight, and speakers from the field to meet the diverse interests of any student interested in fashion studies.

This seminar is designed as an interdisciplinary course for students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation and design. The focus will be on essential readings, industry insight, speakers from the field to meet the diverse interest of any student interested in fashion studies. Topics will include: understanding sustainable business models, creativity, entrepreneurial team building, design thinking, among others.

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.