Deans' Scholars can earn honors degrees in any of the majors offered in the College of Natural Sciences, but every Dean's Scholars Honors degree plan includes the following:

• An Introduction to Research Methods course
• Interdisciplinary seminars developed specifically for Dean's Scholars
• A Technical Writing course
• Each student must take 6 honors-level courses from at least 4 math and science disciplines
• Hands on research and a written honors thesis
• Up to 30 hours of elective hours chosen by the student under the guidance of a faculty advisor

Each major has its own specific set of requirements as well. Click on the links below for a detailed explanation of how the majors incorporate Dean's Scholars into their degree program.

2012-2014 Catalog

• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• Mathematics
• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Physics

2010-2012 Catalog

• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• Mathematics
• Nutrition
• Physics

2008-2010 Catalog

• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Sciences
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• Mathematics
  
• Nutrition
• Physics

For the details on majors that aren't listed, contact those departments or the Dean's Scholars Advisor.