<p>“What opps are there for research and independent studies? Do you find the “core” restricting?”</p>
<p>Reed is one of the schools that requires a masters-level senior research thesis of all students. I think this is one reason Reedies are admitted to PhD programs at a high rate; they’ve already proven they know how to research.</p>
<p>Many offered courses are of the independent study variety.</p>
<p>The “core” consists of the yearlong Humanities 110 western civilization survey, and distribution requirements insuring a liberal arts education.</p>