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Everything from death and logic to "Family Guy."
Everything from death and logic to "Family Guy."
Hartwick students giving a presentation in front of the class.

Senior Thesis

At Hartwick, every student submits a senior thesis, which is a great opportunity to explore a subject deeply and work closely with faculty. Most Hartwick students regard the thesis as their defining academic experience at Hartwick.

As a senior, you will work with a faculty member for most of a semester to develop  a thesis in your major. Writing a thesis demonstrates your ability to think critically, research skillfully, and communicate effectively. If you are an art or theatre major, you may choose to put up an exhibition or do a public performance to demonstrate a level of mastery in your major.

Some recent thesis titles include:

  • "Swing," a one-act work on love, lust, and southern gospel set in Oconee County, S.C. in 1951. 
    – Meredith Robbins, English and Theatre Arts

  • "Analysis of Ancient Environments through Lake Sediment Cores, Pine Lake"
    – Emily Wild, Geology

  • "Microlending:  Prospects for Development and Poverty Alleviation in the Third World:  Indonesia and Bangladesh"
    – Rachel Woloszyn, Political Science


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