Departmental Distinction Exam

Majors who have completed at least 60 hours for a grade at Butler may qualify for Distinction, High Distinction or Highest Distinction in Political Science as follows:

DistinctionHigh DistinctionHighest Distinction
3.6 GPA in the Major3.7 GPA in the Major and either Comprehensive Examination OR Honors Thesis3.8 GPA in the Major and Comprehensive Examination AND Honors Thesis

The Comprehensive Examination in Political Science (CEPS) is designed to allow the major to demonstrate competency in the discipline through a process of consultation and dialogue with the departmental faculty and other candidates for departmental distinction.

Please contact Dr. Turner with any questions at rlturne1@butler.edu