Honors Program
Honors Degrees and Certificates
Honors Classes
HONOR 120 : FIRST YEAR INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR I
Credits: 1
In two hour bi-weekly seminars students will discuss ideas central to civilization using a Great Books approach. Students read seminal ideas that have stood the test of time prior to seminars and actively participate by listening, thinking, speaking.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Honors Program. HONOR 120 and 121 are non-sequential.
HONOR 121 : FIRST YEAR INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR II
Credits: 1
In two hour bi-weekly seminars students will discuss ideas central to civilization using a Great Books approach. Students read seminal ideas that have stood the test of time prior to seminars and actively participate by listening, thinking, speaking.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Honors Program. HONOR 120 and 121 are non-sequential.
HONOR 150 : FOUNDATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE
Credits: 3
An introductory course that explores the nature of knowledge and its pursuit from the primary academic disciplines of mathematics, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. An emphasis is placed on establishing linkages across these disciplines to expand the realm of possible discourse. Students will develop and apply critical thinking, communication, and self-assessment skills, along with the ability to integrate multiple perspectives.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Honors Program and completion of fall quarter honors coursework (includes ENGL& 101, MATH& 141 or 146, and HONOR 120) or permission of Honors Program Director.
HONOR 160 : INTRODUCTION TO HONORS PROJECTS
Credits: 2
Students are introduced to faculty directed projects from a variety of academic fields. Student will use one of these projects, or identify a self-directed project, to complete the project component of the honors program.
Prerequisites
Acceptance in the Honors Program.
HONOR 220 : SECOND YEAR INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS SEMINAR I
Credits: 1
In these two hour bi-weekly seminars students will make brief presentations on the nature of their individual projects and provide status updates. Students will contribute to the process of project development by evaluating the methods used to achieve a project’s objective and probing the nature and outcomes of the project using an integrative knowledge approach to critical inquiry.
Prerequisites
Acceptance in Honors Program.
HONOR 221 : SECOND YEAR INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT SEMINAR II
Credits: 1
In these two hour bi-weekly seminars students will make brief presentations on the nature of their individual projects and provide status updates. Students will contribute to the process of project development by evaluating the methods used to achieve a project’s objective and probing the nature and outcomes of the project using an integrative knowledge approach to critical inquiry.
Prerequisites
Acceptance in Honors Program.
HONOR 250 : HONORS CAPSTONE PROJECTS
Credits: 2
Students complete all aspects of their individual project, including background research activities, submission of a final product and its public dissemination; a critical examination of the project using integrative knowledge; and lastly, a self-reflective video on the project’s value to their undergraduate experience. Students must receive a passing grade on their project to successfully complete the course.
Prerequisites
Acceptance in the Honors Program.
HONOR 290-292 : HONORS PROJECT
Credits: 2 - 4
This course is for students completing the projects requirement of the Honors Program degree.
Prerequisites
Faculty permission for students in the Honors Program.