What is the difference between the Honours Capstone Seminar (SOCI 4700) and the Honours Thesis (SOCI 4900)?

With the Honours Capstone Seminar (SOCI 4700), students carry out a small-scale research project to hone transferable skills acquired over the course of the degree program. Students must have fourth-year Honours standing to register for SOCI 4700. It is a 0.5 credit course.

With the Honours Thesis (SOCI 4900), students carry out an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The seminar supports students through each stage of the research process, which includes development of a research question, designing the project, crafting a proposal, carrying out data generation and analysis, and writing the final thesis. To register for SOCI 4900, students must have fourth-year Honours standing in Sociology, with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher or permission of the instructor. Students are strongly encouraged to identify a faculty member to supervise their Honours Thesis prior to the start of this course. It is a 1.0 credit course.