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Departmental Honors (formerly called Honors in Major) allows students to engage in rigorous, specialized work within their academic disciplines. This initiative focuses on personalized, student-driven learning plans and fosters collaborative partnerships between students and professors. The Genetics Departmental Honors program enables high-achieving students to stand out by taking demanding courses and pursuing stimulating research projects in their field. You'll gain valuable experience collaborating with professors, delving deeper into your academic passions, and acquiring skills applicable to future careers, graduate studies, or professional endeavors. Successful completion results in "Honors in Genetics" appearing on your diploma, demonstrating scholarly distinction to potential employers or graduate school admissions panels.