Date of Completion
Spring 5-6-2012
Thesis Advisor(s)
Felicia Pratto
Honors Major
Psychology
Disciplines
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Psychology | Psychology
Abstract
The goal of the Honors Program is to engage intellectually stimulated students in a unique, challenging experience culminating in the writing of an undergraduate thesis, a piece of scholarly work. The four elements to the mission of the Honors Program include challenging academics, a scholarly environment, a supportive community, and on-campus engagement. This study conducted a qualitative assessment of the Honors Program through written questionnaires and oral interviews of ten juniors or seniors either completing an Honors Thesis or not committed to the Thesis. This research did not find significant differences between these two groups due in part to small sample size. Implications for future research include determination of the influence of personal factors on completion of the thesis since this study suggests that programmatic components did not determine whether a student decides to complete the study. Participants’ testimony provides next steps for the Honors Program including frank feedback about their experiences within the Program.
Recommended Citation
Holland, Amy A., "Honors Retention: The Persistence of Juniors and Seniors in the Honors Program Through Examination of Commitment to Completion of Honors Thesis" (2012). Honors Scholar Theses. 247.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/247