Criteria for Graduation with Departmental Distinction in Sociology:

1. A 3.0 or above in overall grade point average
2. A 3.5 or above in grade point average in departmental courses and other courses required for the sociology/anthropology major
3. Superior performance on an independent study project directed by departmental faculty and/or superior performance in Advanced Research/Practicum (Soc/Anth 497)
4. Favorable recommendation from departmental faculty
5. Other criteria considered:
   1. performance on the senior thesis (emphasis in sociology) or the comprehensive examination (emphasis in anthropology)
   2. extracurricular activities, e.g., giving a presentation at the Arkansas Undergraduate Sociology and Anthropology Symposium or similar conference and active participation in the Sociology/Anthropology Club
   3. recommendations of non-departmental faculty