Honors Program
In order for students to graduate with honors in Celtic Studies, they must have achieved an overall grade-point average of 3.3 or higher in all work completed in the University and a minimum 3.5 grade-point average in all courses required for the major, and they must have taken both Celtic Studies 128 and 129. A thesis is also required, which should normally emanate from H195, the Honors Seminar.
Celtic H195, Honors Thesis Writing, 4 units, does not fulfill Celtic major requirements. The honors thesis is written outside of and in addition to the completed major requirements. Theses must be submitted by the end of Finals Week of the term, unless an earlier deadline is established.
The student writes a thesis under the direction of a member of Celtic Studies faculty as thesis director, and one additional faculty member as secondary reader, who also reads the completed thesis (this reader can be from another department).
Students who complete Celtic H195 graduate with honors in Celtic Studies, noted on their diploma and transcript.
Celtic Studies Honors thesis writers are encouraged to apply for the Townsend Center Honors Workshop for writing support and a research stipend.
Awards
Departmental Citation
Given by the department in recognition of distinguished undergraduate work.
2024-25: Fiona Murphy
2022-23: Calvin Quick
2014-15: Heather Newton
2012-13: Stephanie Ranks
2010-11: Stefanie Matabang
2008-09: Myriah Williams
2004-05: Anna Carloni
1998-99: Maria Agozzino
1997-98: Johanna Kinter
Eve Sweetser Prize
Given to the student who, in the eyes of the program's faculty, has achieved the highest level of academic achievement in Celtic Studies courses each year. All current Celtic Studies majors and minors will be eligible, with priority given to graduating seniors.
2024-25: Fiona Murphy
