College Scholar Program (COLLS)

COLLS 3001 - College Scholar Seminar (3 Credits)  
The seminar is an interdisciplinary research methods course that will teach College Scholar students methods for finding, evaluating, using, and presenting both qualitative and quantitative data. In addition to learning specific techniques, we will examine disciplinary differences in the way fields define subjects, design arguments, and ascertain truth. We will also develop skills for presenting complex ideas in written research proposals and oral presentations.
Enrollment Information: Enrollment limited to: College Scholar majors.  
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022  
COLLS 3970 - Independent Study - Senior Project (1-4 Credits)  
Topic and credit hours as arranged between faculty and student. A copy of the proposal must be sent to the College Scholar Program at as_csp@cornell.edu.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023  
COLLS 4990 - Honors Research I (4 Credits)  
COLLS 4990 is the first part of the year-long thesis course in the College Scholar Program. Students submit their completed proposals to as_csp@cornell.edu and to their honors thesis committee by the add deadline in their penultimate semester. COLLS 4990 is added to the students' schedules once the thesis proposed has been approved.
Prerequisites: two approved College Scholar seminars.  
Exploratory Studies: (CU-UG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023  
COLLS 4991 - Honors Research II (4 Credits)  
COLLS 4991 is the second part of the year-long honors thesis course in the College Scholar Program. All students enrolled in COLLS 4991 present their findings at an event in the spring (exact dates TBD).
Prerequisites: COLLS 4990.  
Exploratory Studies: (CU-UG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023