Create Your Own Project With Honors.
Students in the John Martinson Honors Program have the ability to enroll in an Honors Directed Study, an exclusive experience in which a student works alongside a Northeastern faculty member on a project of their own design.
This opportunity can taken for 0-credits (tuition-free) and can count towards the Honors Impact badge.
Experience Overview
The Honors Directed Study (HONR 2992/4992) is a unique engagement opportunity for all Honors students! Whether taken individually or with another Honors student, this experience enables our student to explore, develop, and engage in a self-designed learning experience under the mentorship of the Honors team and a supporting faculty mentor.
The Honors Directed Study can be related to your major/field of study, or entirely unrelated! Whether you are coming in with an idea or looking to curate your dream project, this course is a fantastic opportunity to engage in experiential learning that can fit into your program of study.
Experience Details
The Honors Directed Study can be taken for academic credit (HONR 4992) or zero credit / tuition free (HONR 2922). Regardless of credit-bearing pathway, this opportunity holds the same requirements and expectations of participants.
All curious students are strongly encouraged to reach out to Dr. Justin Silvestri to learn more and explore project ideas together!
Required Forms
Once students have determined their area of interest and a potential faculty member, they will need to submit an Honors Directed Study Proposal Form.
Please reach out to your Honors advisor with questions or to get started on the process of project approval and registration.
IRB Approval
Students working with human subjects in their research should consult the Department of Human Research to determine if IRB approval is required for their project and, if necessary, provide appropriate documentation signifying approval.
IACUC Approval
Students working with vertebrate animals should provide appropriate documentation signifying IACUC approval.
