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	George Mason University PSYCHOLOGY HONORS PROGRAM
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What does the program require?

Honors I - Spring semester

Learn about the breadth and depth of research being done in different areas of psychology by listening to faculty from GMU and psychologists from the community speak about their career pathways and research interests. Get involved in research lab (or multiple) labs in the department.

Honors II - Fall semester

Learn more about the design and implementation of research in the context of conducting individual honors projects. Practice presentation skills by defending honors project idea to faculty committee members. Polish professional social skills and build relationships through personal interaction with faculty members in the department.

Honors III - Spring semester

Complete individual honors project and present the results at the GMU Psychology Honors Showcase. Defend project before faculty committee.

Why participate?

class sizes of 20 students or less

interaction with other top students in the department

opportunity for self-selected research experience

close contact with full-time faculty members

mentoring relationship with chosen faculty advisor

strengthening of graduate school application

honors recognition on transcript and diploma

Who can apply? Psychology majors who have...

completed at least 50 credit hours upon entering the program

a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, including transfer credits

a minimum psychology coursework grade point average of 3.4, including transfer credits

no convictions of honor code violations

a willingness to commit to three semesters of Honors coursework

What do our students have to say?

"After READING about psychology for so many years, it is incredible to see it in action and get a practical view of what research is being done right in our own back yard." - Terri McKinstry (Class of 2001)

"The Psychology Honors Program is a fun environment in which to get to know some of the psychology professors and find out the areas of research in which they are involved. It is a good program to get involved in if you are planning to go to graduate school, because you get to work with GMU faculty members and develop the necessary research and writing skills needed to succeed." - Bobbi Jo Snyder (Class of 2001)

"The Psychology Honors Program is an enriching experience, full of connections to GMU faculty, other motivated psychology students, and faculty from other universities!" - Tammy Karas (Class of 2001)

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	Honors I - Spring semester Learn about the breadth and depth of research being done in different areas of psychology by listening to faculty from GMU and psychologists from the community speak about their career pathways and research interests. Get involved in research lab (or multiple) labs in the department.
	Honors II - Fall semester Learn more about the design and implementation of research in the context of conducting individual honors projects. Practice presentation skills by defending honors project idea to faculty committee members. Polish professional social skills and build relationships through personal interaction with faculty members in the department.
	Honors III - Spring semester Complete individual honors project and present the results at the GMU Psychology Honors Showcase. Defend project before faculty committee.

	completed at least 50 credit hours upon entering the program
	a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, including transfer credits
	a minimum psychology coursework grade point average of 3.4, including transfer credits
	no convictions of honor code violations
	a willingness to commit to three semesters of Honors coursework

"After READING about psychology for so many years, it is incredible to see it in action and get a practical view of what research is being done right in our own back yard." - Terri McKinstry (Class of 2001)
"The Psychology Honors Program is a fun environment in which to get to know some of the psychology professors and find out the areas of research in which they are involved. It is a good program to get involved in if you are planning to go to graduate school, because you get to work with GMU faculty members and develop the necessary research and writing skills needed to succeed." - Bobbi Jo Snyder (Class of 2001)
"The Psychology Honors Program is an enriching experience, full of connections to GMU faculty, other motivated psychology students, and faculty from other universities!" - Tammy Karas (Class of 2001)