ARTH 473 - Senior Thesis

Credits: 3

Co-requisite: ARTH 395 in fall term. Prerequisite: senior standing. An art history thesis. Application to write a thesis must be made by May 1 of the junior year. A thesis abstract with a written statement of the objective must be presented at this time. The Art History faculty will evaluate all thesis proposals within three weeks to determine the student’s preparedness and the project’s validity, designating each as a ‘Pass,’ ‘Provisional Pass’ (requiring resubmission of proposal), or ‘Re-direction’ (to a 300-level seminar or independent study). Accepted students may begin their research over the summer and should plan to submit an updated proposal on September 20 of fall term. Honors will be determined based on the quality of writing and inquiry in March of the senior year. Student writing a thesis will be recognized at the baccalaureate department awards ceremony. Staff.