This guide includes basics of research, library resources, past CSCE honors theses, and other materials needed for honors theses research. Librarians can help through many stages of the research process such as crafting a proposal, literature review, identifying and searching in library sources, and with many other areas. Please refer to the college of engineering honors page for more information. 

CSCE Honors Advisors Contact -  Associate Professor Alexander H Nelson on email: ahnelson@uark.edu and phone: 479-575-6794 | Associate Professor Matthew J Patitz on email: patitz@uark.edu and phone: 479-575-5590.

Departmental Requirements:

The Honors Program in Computer Science and Computer Engineering is designed for the superior student and is intended to help the student develop a more comprehensive view of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The program provides a vehicle for the recognition of achievements beyond the usual course of study. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the candidate’s whole program of honors studies. A minimum of 12 hours of honors coursework is required.

The following requirements are necessary for graduation with honors in either the Computer Engineering or Computer Science Bachelor of Science program:

1. The candidate must satisfy the requirements set forth by the College of Engineering.
2. The student must obtain at least a 3.50 grade-point average in required Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science courses.
3. The student must complete 6 hours of Honors credit in the major, which includes 3 hours of Honors Thesis taken as successive semesters of CSCE 491VH and 3 hours of CSCE coursework.

The following Computer Science and Computer Engineering courses are offered for honors credit:

• CSCE 3193H Honors Programming Paradigms
• CSCE 3613H Honors Operating Systems
• CSCE 4023H Honors Special Topics
• CSCE 491VH Honors Thesis