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 2021; fall 2022
HON 175 Honors University Experience-Leadership 3 Hours
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: None
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: spring 2021; 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, Academy Senior or Freshman may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; spring 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; fall 2023
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 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
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 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
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: fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023