Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Undergraduate Studies

Honors Program

HON 100 Honors Connections Seminar I

A variable content seminar emphasizing the connections between areas of knowledge such as the Sciences, Arts, Philosophy, History, Literature and Sociology.
3

HON 101 Honors Introduction to Critical Thinking

An introductory course for honors students emphasizing critical and creative thinking, perspective taking, inquiry, and inter-cultural competencies through in-depth discussions on contemporary issues, engaged learning opportunities, and community-based projects.
1

HON 180 Great Ideas in Context

An introduction to global intellectual and cultural traditions through reading and discussion of classic works of literature.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

LAA2-Arts&Hum-Lit&Humanities and LAIS-International Studies and GT Literature

HON 182 Confluence of Cultures

An exploration of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American or U.S. immigrant cultures from historical, literary, and artistic perspectives.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

LAA2-Arts&Hum-Lit&Humanities and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Literature

HON 185 Religions and Worldviews

Explores major religious and non-religious worldviews by examining the history, literature, rituals, and teachings of a selection of religious traditions and worldviews, as well as influential ancient and modern critiques of religion. We will also consider the ways in which people construct worldviews, as well as the possibilities for inter-religious dialogue.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

LAA3-Arts&Hum-Ways of Thinking and GT Ways of Thinking

HON 200 Honors Connections Seminar II

A variable content seminar that will engage them in a concentrated analysis of values and ethics in the context of the times.
3

HON 351 Junior Honors Seminar

A seminar or tutorial required of juniors in honors. Provides enrichment work in the student's discipline of choice and a start on the senior honors research thesis.
1- 3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

HON 395 Honors Special Topics

An advanced study of selected topics of an interdisciplinary nature for Honors Program students.
3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

HON 420 Honors Research Methods

Examination of research paradigms and methodologies to develop the most appropriate research methods and data analysis processes to design and develop a successful honors thesis proposal.
3

HON 451 Senior Honors Research Thesis

Different sections are offered by different departments. Required for senior participants in the Honors Program.
1- 3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

HON 492 Honors Internship/Study Abroad

This course offers variable credit in an approved study abroad and/or internship for the Honors Program. S/U graded.
1- 4

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours