Dear Professor Kurczaba,
Below is an outline for the requirements for the Honors
College Capstone Project. Please review this summary and the courses and
processes that we have identified to assist students in meeting the
requirements of the
Students entering the
1) The Capstone is an independent,
in-depth examination of a topic. It constitutes an
original scholarly contribution – however
small – to a discipline, and is
discipline-specific in scope, type, and topic. It may be the most
challenging project the student will complete as an undergraduate – more than a
typical class project, yet certainly not a master’s thesis.
2) The project typically is carried out
over two semesters during the student’s senior year, but students might begin
work before the end of their junior year. Projects may grow from many sources,
such as interests sparked in classes or from work with faculty in research,
such as relationships developed through the new UIC Undergraduate Research
Experience (www.ure.uic.edu).
3) In addition to the written
component, students must present their research in a public forum outside the
classroom.
4) The project
is commensurate with the expectations of traditional departmental honors
theses, and completion of a Capstone can simultaneously fulfill requirements for
the department and the
This last point is where the
contributions of the DUGS and major advisors are vital. Many majors have a
thesis, research, or design project built in, either as a requirement for all
students or as an option for earning distinction or highest distinction in the
major. When this is not the case, students may still be able to register for
research-intensive courses or independent study or research hours that will
count toward their major requirements in some way. Since you are the experts in
your major programs, we depend on you to help us and our students identify the
best ways to coordinate their major requirements with their capstone
requirement.
Please verify or correct the information below and add
additional information and tips as needed. We will be happy to answer any
questions that you may have.
Thank you and best wishes,
Elizabeth Loentz Eliza
Ycas
Associate Dean, Honors College Assistant to the Dean, Honors College
Dear
Honors College students,
Below you
will find information on how to coordinate your capstone project with your
major requirements. We have made every effort to keep this information accurate
and up to date. However, you should always discuss your course choices and
schedule with your major advisor to verify that you are on track to complete
all of your major requirements on schedule.
Major name:
Russian
DUGS Name & Contact Information:
Alex Kurczaba
Associate Professor & Director of
Undergraduate Studies
Major Advisor Name & Contact Information:
N/A
Students working on their Honors Capstone project
can enroll in the following course(s):
|
Course
number |
Course Name |
Number
of Hours |
Required
for major |
Elective
in major |
Required
to earn Departmental Honors |
When to
enroll |
|
RUSS 499
|
Independent
Study |
1-4 |
No |
No |
No |
Both
semesters of capstone |
Requirements for Departmental/College/Major honors:
Departmental Distinction requires a 3.50/4.00 GPA in all department lower-division courses and a 3.75/4.00 GPA in all department upper-division courses taken.
Department/College Presentation Options (e.g.
research days):
Other departmental requirements or tips (Please list any
major-specific information that will help us to guide students completing the
capstone project. Feel free to add links to information on your website, as
well.):
Dear
Honors College students,
Below you
will find information on how to coordinate your capstone project with your
major requirements. We have made every effort to keep this information accurate
and up to date. However, you should always discuss your course choices and
schedule with your major advisor to verify that you are on track to complete
all of your major requirements on schedule.
Major name:
Polish
DUGS Name & Contact Information:
Alex Kurczaba
Associate Professor & Director of
Undergraduate Studies
Major Advisor Name & Contact Information:
N/A
Students working on their Honors Capstone project
can enroll in the following course(s):
|
Course
number |
Course Name |
Number
of Hours |
Required
for major |
Elective
in major |
Required
to earn Departmental Honors |
When to
enroll |
|
POL 499 |
Independent
Study |
1-4 |
No |
No |
No |
Both
semesters of capstone |
Requirements for Departmental/College/Major honors:
Departmental Distinction requires a
3.50/4.00 GPA in all department lower-division courses and a 3.75/4.00 GPA in
all department upper-division courses taken.
Department/College Presentation Options (e.g.
research days):
Other departmental requirements or tips (Please list any
major-specific information that will help us to guide students completing the
capstone project. Feel free to add links to information on your website, as
well.):