Carnegie Mellon University

Honors & Pre-Professional Programs

Humanities and social sciences graduates are sought after by employers for their broad range of skills. As a Dietrich College student, you have access to an array of honors and pre-professional programs to help jump-start your academic and professional career.

Honors Programs

Humanities Scholars Program

A four-year interdisciplinary program, the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP) is open by invitation to Dietrich College applicants. Students are part of a vibrant cohort of scholars conducting interdisciplinary humanities research in a technology-rich environment.

Contact Therese Tardio for more information about the HSP

Quantitative Social Science Scholars Program

The Quantitative Social Science Scholars Program (QSSS) is an opportunity to apply measurable, objective means to the study of human behavior. You may apply for this three-year interdisciplinary program during your first year as a Dietrich College student.

Contact Mark Patterson for more information about QSSS

Senior Honors Program

The Senior Honors program is an opportunity to complete a year-long scholarly or creative project with the close guidance of a faculty member. You may apply for the program in the spring of your junior year.

Contact Joseph Devine for more information about the Senior Honors Program

Pre-Professional Programs

Health Professions Program

The Health Professions Program (HPP) is an advising resource for all current Carnegie Mellon students and alumni interested in pursuing a career in a health profession, ranging from medicine and dentistry to veterinary science to genetic counseling and more.

Contact Jason D'Antonio to learn more about the HPP

Pre-Law Program

Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-Law Program is for students and alumni who are considering law school. The program offers advising, networking and mentorship opportunities, academic courses and resources, as well as access to the Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society.

Contact Joseph Devine to learn more about the Pre-Law Program