Honors (HONOR)

Discussions on various topics using critical thinking skills to make informed leadership decisions.

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.

Honors interdisciplinary study of topics utilizing contributions from science/ engineering, business, public policy, behavioral sciences/education, and the humanities. HONOR 301H The Role of Knowledge in Society (3)This course is designed as an honors interdisciplinary study course composed of topics utilizing contributions from science/engineering, business, public policy, behavioral sciences/education, and the humanities.

In-depth honors-level exploration of a topic or theme that crosses disciplinary boundaries; may be repeated for credit. HONOR 401H Honors Seminar (3 per semester/maximum of 6)Students will accomplish in-depth honors-level exploration of a topic or theme at the 400-level that crosses disciplinary boundaries. This course may be repeated for credit.

A supervised honors experience doing service for campus or community welfare and analyzing related issues. HONOR 493H Honors Service Learning (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6)Students will have a supervised honors experience doing service, service learning, and/or public scholarship dedicated to improving campus or community welfare and then analyzing the related issues through structured reflection.

HONOR 494M Interdisciplinary Writing and Thesis Formulation (2)This course is a seminar to help students understand various approaches to interdisciplinary analysis. The course helps students learn about writing as an interpretive process. The course helps students with the formulation of their honors thesis projects and proposals.

A capstone seminar for honors students working on honors theses and projects to work together and learn about their research interests. HONOR 495H Research Studies (1)A capstone seminar for honors students working on honors theses and projects. Students work together and learn about their research interests.

Research, creative activities, and writing necessary for pursuit and completion of an interdisciplinary honors thesis. HONOR 496H Honors Thesis (3)Students will learn research, creative activities, and writing techniques necessary for the pursuit and completion of an interdisciplinary honors thesis or honors research project.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual of group instruction.