The Honors Thesis is the culmination of the Honors Program, and for many students, the most significant single academic endeavor of their college career. Students complete the four-credit-hour thesis project over at least two semesters, usually their last two semesters before graduation. Students work closely with a thesis committee to plan and conduct the thesis project. The thesis topic and academic credit can be in one’s major or another area of study and must include some original research or scholarly contribution. In addition to allowing students to pursue individual academic interests, the thesis project is excellent preparation for students planning to pursue graduate studies.
Theses from 1970
Opportunities in the Business of Fashion, Mary Moyers
The Home Economist in the Business Field, Mary Moyers
An Experiment in Educating Emotionally Disturbed Children, Shirley Anne Percy
Drug Addiction in Youth: The High School and College Level, Shirley Anne Percy
To The Hebrews, Marvin Peters
Old Testament Archaeology, Donna Pike
The Direction of A Christmas Carol, LeElla Ratcliff
Federal careers and Opportunities for Mathematicians, Gail Ray
Antigone: 441 B.C. to 1958 A.D., Sherry Gail Reynolds
Readers Theater, Sherry Gail Reynolds
The Evolution and Application of Pi, Carolyn Rhodes
Computer Programming, Gary Rice
The Joy of Learning, Lenora Risher
The Rhetoric of Reader's Theatre, Tom Roberts
Mathematics on an International Basis, Sandra Lee Sawyer
The Causes of Student Unrest, Sandra Lee Sawyer
A Critical Introduction to the Epistle of James and an Exposition of James 1:2-18, Roger Schoeniger
A Summary of Readings: Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855), Roger Schoeniger
The Treatment of Orval Faubus by Five Publications during the 1957 Little Rock School Integration Crisis, Bobby Shepherd
Effect of Trace Metals on Growth Rate of Algae, Gabriel H. Srouji
Radar Meteorology, Jerry Thomason
Is Religion Banned From Our Schools?, Susan Ann Todd
Modern Breakthroughs and Forecasts in Education, Susan Ann Todd
Special Studies in Psychology, William E. Walker
The Basics of Behavior Genetics: A Study of Heredity, William Edwin Walker
Where are We Going?, Tricia Weeks
A Bibliography for a Boys' Training School, Wanda Faye Williams
Sensitivity Training, Janice Wilson
How to Organize a Small Business, Doris Womack
Unidentified Flying Objects and Extraterrestrial Life: Do they exist?, Marty Wooddell
Theses from 1969
The Mean in Statistics, Rex E. Babcock
Education Book Reviews: Special Studies in Education, Lynda Bearden
Special Education, Lynda Bearden
A Study of Revelation, Ken Brown
The Morality of Heart Transplants: A Debate, Ken Brown, Mark Coppenger, Ronnie Ford, Allen Hampton, William Morgan, and Roger Schoeniger
The Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, Mark Coppenger
Thus Spake Zarathustra, Mark Coppenger
Philosophy and Religion Honors Seminar Report, Mark T. Coppenger, Allen Eaton, Allen Hampton, and Roger Schoeniger
Palestrina and His Rhythmic Style, Shelby Earl Cowling
The Reformation Hymn of Martin Luther, Shelby Earl Cowling
A Study of College Theater Publicity, Cynthia Marie Crews
A Study of the Treatment of the Child with a Cleft Lip or Palate, Charolette Duckett
Team Teaching, Charolette Ann Duckett
Creativity and the Creative Teacher, April Dunham
Teaching the Culturally Deprived, April Dunham
Research in Semantical Development, Allen Eaton
Mathematical Philosophy, Janie Ferguson
Solubility of Manganese and Iron in Impoundment Waters, Jim Gilbert
Occupational Therapy: Its Role in Rehabilitation, Margery Goodson
Plant Galls, Michael Paul Grisham
A Study of Euthanasia, Allen Hampton
Comparison of Attitudes on Euthanasia, Allen Hampton and Mark Bowles
Antigone Yesterday, Antigone Today, Patsy Hill
Ionium Age Determination, Leon Johnson
The Influence of the Mixed Media Concept on Contemporary Literature and Music, Joe Kirby
Phenylketonuria, Carol Kuyper
A Survey of Educational Literature, April Dunham Lane
Introduction to Astrophysics and Study of Cosmic-ray Collisions and Scanning, David L. C. Lau
A General Study of the Computer Process, Mary Beth Mangrum
A History of Brass Instruments, Mary Beth Mangrum
A Study of Certification Requirements, Teacher Salaries, and Teacher Benefits, Joyce Mason
Psychological Aspects of Clothing, Marty McDonald
Selections from "Mathematics: Our Great Heritage" Edited by William L. Schaaf, Mary Beth McGee
The French Impressionists, Bill Merrell
A History of Mathematics Through the Time of Greek Geometry, Janet Moffett
St. Peter's Basilica, Stan Moore
Vocal Techniques, Ginger Murdoch
Belief Even Unto Martyrdom, Susan Murray
Panorama de la France Moderne by Camille Bauer, Susan Murray
A Short Summary of the History of the Flute, Juanita Nicholson
The Literary Sociologist: John Steinbeck, Anne Nowlin
The Clarinet, Brenda Oliger
The Clarinet Choir, Donna June Pike
Modern Drama: The Theatre of the Absurd, LeElla Theresa Ratcliff
A History of the Bassoon, Marilyn Rauch
Fugue for Three Flutes, Marilyn Rauch
Mathematics Teaching in the Secondary Schools, Gail Ray
The Beginnings of Mathematics, Gail Ray
An Attempt to Determine Molybdenum by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Gary Rice
Kinetics of the Decomposition of the Cupric Ion Sulfhydryl Bond in Beef Plasma Albumin, Gary Rice
A Comparative Study of the Truth in Lending Act, Robert R. Riggins
The Direction of Christ in the Concrete City: A Special Studies Project, Frank T. Roberts
A Glance at the Showmanship of Physics, John E. Savage
Teaching Aids in Mathematics, Sandra Lee Sawyer
The Outlook of a Rural Southern Baptist Church, Roger Schoeniger
A Study of the Origins of Behavior Problems, Kathryn Ann Shaddox
Physical Education for Today's Youth, Susan Ann Todd
Recreation for the Handicapped, Susan Ann Todd
Bibliography of Books for use in Senior English Classes, Wanda Faye Williams
(Ultra-Rapid) Fluorescent Labelling of Proteins, Cynthia Elaine Wilson
Theses from 1968
Special Studies in Evolution, Chris A. Abernathy
Nomography, Scotty Andrews
The Weird World of Surrealistic Painting, Barbara Battle
The Influence of Teachers' Behavior on Elementary Children, Lynda Bearden
Mitchellville Personal Observation and Experiences, Cloene Biggs Jr.
The Supreme Court as the Arbiter of Economic Affairs through Interpretation of the Commerce Clause from 1789 through 1937, Cloene Biggs
The Truman Election: Was 1968 a Repeat?, Cloene Biggs
Honors Seminar Report Division of Social Sciences, Cloene Biggs, Anne Nowlin, Joyce Mason, and Carol Kimbrough
The Hoffer and Osmond Theory and Treatment of Schizophrenia, Robert Bray
A Look at Comic Books, Mark Chapel