Academics

Senior Thesis

The Academy Senior Thesis is a year-long, independent research project, in any field of study, designed to allow each student to demonstrate the skills necessary to think, analyze, and write in a coherent and mature way. The senior thesis project provides students with the opportunity to follow an intellectual passion in depth with the guidance of a university professor. Thesis topics include research in history and politics; literature and music; linguistics and science. All seniors must complete the thesis project as a requirement for graduation.

All students select a professor from Boston University or another area university to serve as a thesis advisor. Seniors meet individually with their thesis advisors to develop ideas, share information, and refine their research. Thesis papers are expected to be at least 8,000 words in length and written in accordance with generally accepted University standards. A student may be invited to defend the thesis before a committee consisting of the advisor and a member of the Academy faculty to earn honors standing.

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