BA Thesis Application | Political Science | The University of Chicago

Juniors interested in pursuing the BA Thesis option during their senior year must apply to the honors program. All students are required to secure a faculty advisor before submitting the application, using this form. Applications will be due by the end of the 5^th week of Spring Quarter each year, and applications will only be reviewed after that point.

First Name *

Last Name *

U Chicago E-Mail Address *

Please list any additional Majors or Minors

If you are a double major, do you plan on using one thesis for both majors?

Yes

What is your proposed topic or specific research question? *

What are the specific data sources or texts that you will use for your research? What is your research design? *

List courses taken in Political Science and related fields that are directly relevant to your proposed thesis topic. (Please include course number, title, and instructor last name) *

List any methods courses, research papers, and research/internship experiences that have provided you with experience regarding the methodological approach you will most likely use for your thesis. *

All students are required to secure a faculty advisor before submitting this application. Please attach your signed Faculty Advisor Form here. *