- Agricultural Science
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA.
- Complete an individual research project (as approved/supervised by a faculty member) and present at the Student Research Conference or appropriate professional meeting or submit a paper for publication in an appropriate journal or research bulletin.
- Achieve 75th percentile or above on ACAT or other approved senior test for agriculture.
- Approval of a majority of non-abstaining AGSC faculty.
- Art: Studio Art
Meet all of the following requirements:- GPA: 3.50 or above cumulative.
- GPA: 3.50 or above in the major.
- Receive an “A” in Senior Capstone Experience/Studio.
- Provide documentation to Honors Committee Chair of acceptance in an exhibition.
- Art: Design
Meet all of the following requirements:- GPA: 3.50 or above cumulative.
- GPA: 3.50 or above in the major.
- Receive an “A” in Senior Capstone Experience/Visual Communications.
- Provide documentation to Honors Committee Chair of acceptance in an exhibition or internship in the design field.
- Art History
Meet all of the following requirements:- GPA: 3.50 or above cumulative.
- GPA: 3.50 or above in the major.
- Receive an “A” in both semesters of Senior Thesis (ART 436 and ART 437).
- Provide documentation to Honors Committee Chair of presentation at an off-campus conference, either regional or national (NCUR, Midwest Art History Society, or other venue).
- Athletic Training
Meet all of the following requirements:- Apply for departmental honors through the Health and Exercises Department Office during the graduating semester.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Overall GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Complete a research project and present at Truman’s Student Research Conference, a professional conference, or publish a paper (a paper that has been submitted or accepted for publication will qualify).*
- Obtain a passing score on the BOC.
- Receive concurrence from majority of Athletic Training faculty.
*Present means the individual was a major contributor to the research project (assisted in data collection, assisted in data reduction and analysis, and assisted in preparation of the manuscript, poster or oral presentation). A major contributor is one who participates substantively in all parts of the project, not a person who simply assisted with data collection. The faculty mentor is responsible for verifying level of participation.
- Biology
Meet all of the following requirements:- Declare intent to pursue honors at least two semesters in advance of graduation. A brief form is available at https://wp-internal.truman.edu/biology/forms/.
- GPA: 3.50 or higher, or MFAT score equal to or above the 75th percentile.
- Design and conduct an original research project in consultation with a Truman biology faculty member. If the research is conducted off-campus, the consulting Truman biology faculty member must be involved from the outset.
- Complete a written manuscript in journal style of publishable quality, which must be approved by a committee of at least three Truman biology faculty.
- Present a 20-minute seminar on the research at a regular biology discipline weekly seminar.See your academic advisor or the Biology Department Chair for specific details.
- Chemistry
Meet all of the following requirements:- Complete the calculus-based PHYS 195-196 sequence.
- Score at or above the 50th percentile on the American Chemical Society nationally-normed exam in 3 out of 5 of the “core” areas (organic, analytical, physical, inorganic, biochemistry).
- Achieve the University’s academic standards for graduating cum laude (achieving a GPA of 3.50 or above) and one of the following criteria:
- Obtain the 90th percentile on the departmental senior test.
- Progress successfully on a research project of at least two semesters effort, write a research report according to the CHEM 443 guidelines, give a research seminar/presentation, and register for two credits of research. View CHEM 443 Guidelines>
- Classics
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or better overall GPA.
- 3.50 or better major GPA.
- Excellence in Greek and/or Latin languages (demonstrated by superior achievement on the local senior translation tests, a winning placement or honorable mention on a national Eta Sigma Phi contest test, or superior performance in a course such as Latin Prose Composition).
- Excellence in research (demonstrated by superior presentation of capstone, Truman Student Research Conference, or other conference or publication).
- Positive contribution to the promotion of the discipline (tutoring, Classics Club, etc.).
- Approval of non-abstaining faculty (Classical Studies Committee).
- Communication
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or better overall GPA.
- 3.50 or better major GPA.
- Satisfactory completion of original communication research project, an evaluated for-credit communication internship, or a high-impact experience in the field of communication.
- Score in the 85th percentile or better on the departmental Senior Test.
- Concurrence of majority of non-abstaining Communication faculty.
- Submit application to department office the first week of the final semester.
- Communication Disorders
Meet all of the following requirements:- An overall Truman GPA of 3.65.
- A major GPA of 3.75.
- Leadership and pursuit of leadership/knowledge out of the classroom demonstrated by evidence in at least three of the following four categories:
- Presentation of research at a state of national conference such as the annual convention of the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ASHA, etc.
- Officer or Gold Member status in the student Communication Disorders Association (CoDA).
- Completion of senior capstone CMDS 480 Clinical Practicum with a grade of “A”.
- Demonstrated leadership in a university activity such as music or athletics, or in a non-CMDS university or community organization.
- Approval by the Communication Disorders faculty.
- Computer Science
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Score of 80th percentile or better on senior exam.
- Demonstration of excellence in scholarship through production of scholarly paper or project.
- Approval of a majority of the regular Computer Science faculty.
- English
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or better overall GPA.
- 3.75 or better major GPA (BA or BS).
- A 15-page paper (or the equivalent) supervised by a mentor and approved by the English Honors Committee.
Procedure:- Eligible student chooses a faculty member with expertise in the topic for the 15-page paper or project and asks that faculty member to mentor the student in the paper or project.
- Student, under guidance of the mentor, writes a formal abstract of the paper/project to be submitted to the English Honors Committee no later than April 15 for December graduates; October 1 for May graduates; and February 15 for August graduates.
- Student will work with mentor on the approved paper/ project.
- Student will submit paper/project to the English Honors Committee by November 1 for December graduates; April 1 for May graduates; and July 1 for August graduates.
- Exercise Science
Meet all of the following requirements:- Apply for departmental honors through the Health and Exercises Department Office during the graduating semester.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Overall GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Complete a research project and present at Truman’s Student Research Conference, a professional conference, or publish a paper (a paper that has been submitted or accepted for publication will qualify).*
- Obtain a passing score on the ACSM’s EP-C.
- Receive concurrence from majority of Exercise Science faculty.
*Present means the individual was a major contributor to the research project (assisted in data collection, assisted in data reduction and analysis, and assisted in preparation of the manuscript, poster or oral presentation). A major contributor is one who participates substantively in all parts of the project, not a person who simply assisted with data collection. The faculty mentor is responsible for verifying level of participation.
- French
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Either:
- Study abroad (at least one summer) with a GPA of 3.50 or above in those courses, OR
- Take one additional upper-level French course (in addition to those required for the French major), OR
- Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate research outside of class work, OR
- Demonstrate significant activity/leadership in the French program (i.e., Pi Delta Phi, French wing, French play).
- Demonstrate excellence in the French capstone project. Students who meet the above criteria may apply for French Honors by submitting a brief letter, along with documentation demonstrating that the criteria (above) have been met, to the French Program Coordinator.
- German
Minimum Criteria for Honors in German:- 3.50 overall Truman GPA
- 3.80 GPA in German courses
Procedure for Applying for Honors in German if You Meet the Above Minimum Criteria:- Letter of application written in German
- Portfolio of work in the German Program
- Oral Interview
Deadline for Application: Before midterm of the graduating semester.
Each applicant should meet with his/her capstone professor or German convener for details.
- Health Science
Meet all of the following requirements:- Apply for departmental honors through the Health and Exercises Department Office during the graduating semester.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Overall GPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Complete a research project and present at Truman’s Student Research Conference, a professional conference, or publish a paper (a paper that has been submitted or accepted for publication will qualify).*
- Obtain a passing score on the CHES.
- Receive concurrence from majority of Health Science faculty.
*Present means the individual was a major contributor to the research project (assisted in data collection, assisted in data reduction and analysis, and assisted in preparation of the manuscript, poster or oral presentation). A major contributor is one who participates substantively in all parts of the project, not a person who simply assisted with data collection. The faculty mentor is responsible for verifying level of participation.
- History
Meet all of the following requirements:- Completion of at least 42 credit hours in History major courses.
- Completion of History and Theory (HIST 497).
- Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- A preponderance of As and no more than one C in History courses.
- Linguistics
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA
- 3.70 or above major GPA Students will complete a senior capstone research project in conjunction with the senior seminar course. The capstone project will be judged according to eight criteria: 1. Command of linguistic terminology; 2. Knowledge of linguistic theory;
- Knowledge of previous scholarly work;
- Scientific treatment of data;
- Analysis of data;
- Sensitivity to linguistic diversity;
- Connection to other academic areas and real-life endeavors; and
- Command of academic discourse. If the capstone project is deemed proficient in all outcomes and excellent in 4 or more, and if the student meets the above GPA requirements, s/he is awarded disciplinary honors in linguistics.
- Mathematics
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Score of 80th percentile or better on MFAT in mathematics.
- Demonstrate excellence in scholarship with a scholarly paper or project, or by an exemplary showing at an approved mathematics competition.
- Approval of a majority of the non-abstaining mathematics faculty.
- Music: Bachelor of Arts in Music (Pre-Certification)
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA
- 3.50 or above music course GPA
- A on Senior Recital
- Presentation at a research conference – Truman State University Student Research Conference, NCUR, CMS, MENC, MMTA, other
- Approval of non-abstaining faculty
- Music: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA.
- 3.50 or above music course GPA
- A on Capstone Project
- Presentation at a research conference – Truman State University Student Research Conference, NCUR, CMS, MENC, MMTA, other.
- Approval of non-abstaining faculty
- Music: Bachelor of Arts in Music, General
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA
- 3.50 or above music course GPA
- A on Senior Recital
- Presentation at a research conference – Truman State University Student Research Conference, NCUR, CMS, MENC, MMTA, other
- Approval of non-abstaining faculty
- Music: Bachelor of Music with Emphasis Groups
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.50 or above cumulative GPA.
- 3.50 or above music course GPA
- A on Junior and Senior Recital
- Presentation at a research conference – Truman State University Student Research Conference, NCUR, CMS, MENC, MMTA, other.
- Approval of non-abstaining faculty
- Nursing
Meet all of the following requirements:- Cumulative and major GPAs of 3.50 or better.
- Produce a scholarly paper or project to be presented in a public seminar.
- Score above the 50th percentile on the program comprehensive examination. 4. Receive approval of a majority of the Nursing faculty.
- Philosophy & Religion
Primary consideration will be given to- performance in courses within the major,
- the quality of the senior thesis,
- the recommendation of the external examiner, and
- evidence of the student’s commitment to scholarly values. Consideration will also be given to
- performance in courses outside the major,
- contributions to the intellectual life of the campus,
- public scholarly activity, and
- other independent scholarship.
- Physics
Meet at least one of the following two requirements:- GPA in required physics major courses of 3.50 or higher with a score at or above the 90th percentile in the Physics Major Field Test, OR
- GPA in required physics major courses of 3.75 or higher with a score at or above the 80th percentile in the Physics Major Field Test.
- Political Science
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.65 or higher.
- Major GPA of 3.75 or higher.
- Leadership and pursuit of knowledge out of the classroom demonstrated by evidence in at least two of the following three categories:
- Present research at an organized conference, such as Truman’s Student Research Conference, a regional political science conference, or Truman’s Women’s Conference.
- Achieve a significant off-campus learning experience, such as a study abroad or university sanctioned internship (generally this will be an experience of at least one semester/12 hours).
- Demonstrate excellence in a university activity, such as forensics or athletics, or in a university or community organization or activity.
- Approval by the Political Science faculty.
- Psychology
Meet all the following requirements:- Meet any three of the following four criteria:
- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better
- Major GPA of 3.75 or better
- “A” in Psychological Research (PSYC 466)
- 80th Percentile or above on Major Field Test (MFT)
- Demonstrate research excellence beyond PSYC466 in the form of at least one of the following:
- Paper publication
- Presentation at the Student Research Conference
- Presentation at a conference outside the university
- Demonstrate excellence in serving the Psychology Department in the form of at least one activity such as:
- Serving as an officer in Psi Chi or Psychology Club
- Assisting at a Prospective Student Visit Day or Majors Day
- Serving as a lab manager or grader for a psychology professor
- Receive the approval of a majority of non-abstaining Psychology faculty
Submitting an application guarantees consideration for this award. The application form is available at https://wp-internal.truman.edu/psychology/forms/. Psychology faculty can also nominate students.
- Meet any three of the following four criteria:
- Romance Language
Meet all of the following requirements:- 3.75 minimum GPA in the ROML major AND minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Excellence in the Capstone, or, for students in ROML 490, strong process in the Capstone as verified by Capstone mentor.
- Study abroad in the ROML major OR take one extra 300-level (or higher) course in Latin or in a Romance Language.
- Sociology/Anthropology
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Major GPA of 3.75 or better OR a Senior Test Score at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
- Leadership and pursuit of knowledge out of the classroom demonstrated by evidence in at least two of the following three categories:
- Present research at an organized conference, such as Truman’s Student Research Conference, the Women’s Studies Conference, or Environmental Studies Conference, or at a regional or national conference for sociology or anthropology.
- Achieve a significant off-campus learning experience, such as study abroad, national service or university-sanctioned internship.
- Demonstrate leadership or excellence in a University activity, such as forensics or athletics, or in a University or community organization or activity, or through service learning beyond course requirements (such as an experience organized through a student organization and approved for the Co-curricular record).
- Approval by the Sociology/Anthropology faculty.
- Spanish
Meet all of the following requirements:- Overall GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or better.
- Either:
- Study abroad (at least one summer) with a GPA of 3.50 or above in those courses, OR
- Take one additional upper-level Spanish course OR
- Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate research outside of class work OR d. Demonstrate significant activity/leadership in the Spanish program (Spanish Club, Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish wing).
- Demonstrate excellence in a capstone project.
- Statistics
Meet all of the following requirements:- Maintaining an overall grade point average of 3.5,
- Maintaining a major grade point average of 3.5,
- Scoring at or above the 80th percentile on the senior exam.
- Demonstrating excellence in scholarship by producing a scholarly paper or project, and
- Receiving the concurrence of the statistics faculty.