Honors in Political Science

A student who has achieved senior status (major or minor) with exemplary overall and political science grade point averages may be invited to participate in an element of academic distinction-The Honors Program in Political Science. Upon successfull completion of a six-hour, two-semester sequence of advanced independent research and writing, the student who graduates with honors will receive the notation "Honors in Political Science" on his or her official transcript. The names of all student who achieve the honors designation will be posted and listed in the commencement program, the department honor roll, and The East Carolinian.

The Honors Program Guide Online

Pi Sigma Alpha
The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, is sponsored by the Department of Political Science. Open only to students who maintain above average grades in political science courses, the chapter sponsors a number of public affairs programs during each academic year.