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Fall 2026 Franke Honors Thesis Preparation: Ignite

Ignite proseminar is a 1-unit 7-week thesis preparation course. 

The purpose of this proseminar is to ready students for the Honors Thesis and/or another capstone/career experience by introducing them to independent research and project design, including concepts, processes, and procedures. Students will develop a plan for their chosen experience and compose a portfolio of a personal statement and a prospectus/project statement for their thesis or chosen experience.

HNRS 321-101: Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Claire Elisabeth McLane
Online | First Seven Weeks

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.

HNRS 321-102: Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Jennie McStotts
Online | Second Seven Weeks

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.

HNRS 321-001 (7W1): Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Jennie McStotts
Wed | 11:00 am - 11:50 am | First Seven Weeks | Hybrid

Have no clue where to start with the Honors Thesis process? This course will prepare you for the thesis or other capstone projects by developing skills for independent research, project design, and portfolio creation. 

HNRS 321-002 (7W2): Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Jennie McStotts
Wed | 11:00 am - 11:50 am | Second Seven Weeks  | Hybrid

Have no clue where to start with the Honors Thesis process? This course will prepare you for the thesis or other capstone projects by developing skills for independent research, project design, and portfolio creation.