Undergraduate | | Western Michigan University
Honors in History
History majors may apply for and receive a Honors in History designation on their official transcript. At the time of application, history majors must have completed 30 credit hours in history including 6 hours in writing-intensive or 4000-level history courses. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 credit hours overall. At least half of all credit hours and all writing-intensive and 4000-level history courses used for the Honors designation must be completed at Western Michigan University. A minimum overall Western Michigan University GPA of 3.5 and a GPA of 3.75 in History is required for Honors. Students must also submit the recommendation of a faculty mentor, and a substantial writing sample that shows capacity for original thought in the interpretation, analysis, and effective communication of historical information. Additional information about the Honors in History designation, and application forms may be obtained in the Department of History Advising Office, 4451 Friedmann Hall.
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