At the core of Honors Program lie its courses. Many honors courses are at the freshman/sophomore level and satisfy general education requirements; a smaller number are at the junior/senior level. Honors courses are small, enrolling an average of 15 to 25 students. The courses enhance the students' experience by acquainting them with first-rate faculty. The personal nature of honors courses fosters a meaningful academic relationship between the student and faculty. Class time is spent cultivating critical thinking, skill in self-expression, and independent analysis of course material. Students are expected to participate actively rather than observe passively.
The Honors Program allows students the freedom to pursue the honors courses most suited to them. They may be general education requirements; they may be courses in the student's major or minor; or they may serve as electives. Students should select their honors courses in close consultation with their advisers.
Fall 2008 Course List (Last updated 5/28/08. Check the Fall 2008 timetable regularly for the updated schedule.)
In their first year, all students are required to enroll in a 1-credit-hour Freshman Honors Tutorial which serves as an introduction to the Honors Program. While closely examining a specific topic, students develop their skills in research, reading, writing and in-depth discussion. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the tutorial for the fall semester of their freshman year; tutorials are not guaranteed to be scheduled during the spring semester.
Fall 2008 Tutorial List (updated 7-2-08, open sections only)
