The College Honors distinction is awarded with the Bachelor of Arts degree
to students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of scholarship within their major.
To be eligible for College Honors, students must demonstrate a level of excellence based
on the following criteria:
- Attaining an overall grade-point average of 3.25 or better.
- Attaining a grade-point average of 3.5 or better in psychology courses completed at Occidental College.
- Passing the comprehensive exam with a top score indicating distinction.
- Completing independent research in the form of an empirical study (PSYC397 or summer research) or practicum experience (PSYC 398), and having the work pass an honors-quality review by faculty.