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Honors (HON)

HON 105    Reading the World: Contemporary Cultural Literacy    1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Intensive weekly discussion and contextualization of current events, with a view to preparing students for national and international scholarship competitions. Students will be evaluated on the basis of their engagement in discussion and quality of a final essay written in the style of a major scholarship application. Note: 3.2 GPA or permission of instructor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022

HON 175    Honors University Experience    1 Hour

Topics include advanced study skills, critical thinking skills, explorations of majors and careers, degree programs, campus resources and personal development. Special attention is given to educational requirements and opportunities within the University Honors College, leadership education, and developing leadership behaviors and skills. Note: For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 hours of credit who are accepted into the Honors College.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024

HON 200    Honors Colloquium    1.5 Hour

No course description is available

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

HON 203    Independent Research    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Independent research allowing students to engage in research, creative activities, or in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

HON 250    Honors Practicum I    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

First semester course offering a supervised practical experience for honors students. Note: Good standing in the Honors College required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022

HON 251    Citizen and Self    3 Hours

A focus on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will lay the foundation for becoming an effective citizen. Students will participate in large group lecture and small group seminars. Note: Good standing in the Honors College or Honors eligibility (minimum 3.2 GPA).

Prerequisite(s): Honors Course Eligibility

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior or Academy Senior may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

HON 275    Honors Internship I    3 Hours

First semester course offering practical experience for honors students in a supervised work situation with a cooperative organization, agency, or entity. Note: Good standing in the Honors College required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

HON 300    Honors Colloquium    1-4 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

The Honors Colloquium strives to be interdisciplinary in nature and allows faculty members to address historical debates or contemporary issues. The goal is to allow students to participate in and lead discussions on various aspects of issues of contemporary, historical or intellectual significance. The topic of the course is selected by the faculty member offering the Colloquia.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

HON 301    Honors Colloquium    1-4 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

The Honors Colloquium strives to be interdisciplinary in nature and allows faculty members to address historical debates or contemporary issues. The goal is to allow students to participate in and lead discussions on various aspects of issues of contemporary, historical or intellectual significance. The topic of the course is selected by the faculty member offering the Colloquia.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

HON 303    Independent Research    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Independent research allowing students to engage in research, creative activities, or in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024

HON 350    Honors Practicum II    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Second semester course offering a supervised, practical experience for honors students. Note: Good standing in the Honors College required.

Prerequisite(s): HON 250 (may be taken concurrently)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022

HON 375    Honors Internship II    3 Hours

Prerequisite(s): HON 275 (may be taken concurrently) and good standing in the Honors CollegeSecond semester course offering practical experience for honors students in a supervised work situation with a cooperative organization, agency, or entity.

Prerequisite(s): HON 275 (may be taken concurrently)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

HON 402    CE / T Proposal Writing Course    1 Hour

Assistance in formulating and writing a Capstone Experience/Thesis (CE/T) proposal. Note: Must be an Honor College student or have instructor permission.

Prerequisite(s): Honors Course Eligibility ENG 100

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024

HON 403    Honors Thesis / Project I    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

First three credit hours of 6-hour Capstone Experience/Thesis Project (CE/T).

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

HON 404    Honors Thesis / Project II    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Final three credit hours of 6-hour Capstone Experience/Thesis Project (CE/T).

Prerequisite(s): HON 403

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

HON 490    Special Topics    3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A detailed study of selected topics. May be repeated once for credit.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024