Honors (HON)

HON 120  HON:Interdiscipl Research/Wrtg    3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces students to foundational skills in critical reading, analytical writing, and academic research. Required of all students in the Honors Program. Satisfies the University's English writing-proficiency requirement. Offered every fall and spring semester.

HON 121  T1:FD:HON:The CathliIntel.Trad    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores the individuals, institutions, beliefs, and doctrines that have shaped Christianity from its origins to the present. The historical, social, and economic context of Christianity is emphasized. Required of all students in the Honors Program and fulfills the Foundations THEO 102 requirement. Offered every spring semester.Prerequisite: THEO 101

HON 203  T1:Hon: Literature    3 sem. hrs.

An analysis of significant texts from the American, British or World literary traditions. Works are chosen that enhance understanding of major historical periods and cultures. Fulfills the Teir 1 English literature core requirement. Research paper required. Only for students enrolled in the Honors Program. Offered every semester.

HON 205  H1:HON:Great Ideas of Humanity    3 sem. hrs.

H1: An analysis of great ideas and movements that have shaped the development of various cultures. Engages major canonical texts through a variety of critical lenses. Fulfills Heritage I Core requirement. Research paper required. Only for students enrolled in the Honors Program. Offered every semester.

HON 214  Scholarly Research and Writing    2 sem. hrs.

This is an optional Honors course designed to help Honors students improve their research skills and prepare for the thesis process. In this course, students learn how to manage individual research in the scholarly writing process, effectively shape research proposals, and convey their ideas clearly and powerfully to others. Only for students in the Honors Program. Offered every spring semester.

HON 220  FD: Honors Natural Science    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in the natural sciences. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 221  FD:DV: Human Development    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in sociology or psychology. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 222  FD: Music Innov or Imperson    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in art or music. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 223  FD: Honors GFA/Economics    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in government and foreign affairs or economics. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 224  FD: Honors Philosophy    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in philosophy. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 225  FD: AICul:Mach, Bodies, Gen AI    3 sem. hrs.

This course explores in-depth topics in literature or history. It includes an Honors writing component. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Offered on a rotating basis.

HON 300  H2b:Honors Seminar    3 sem. hrs.

H2b: This is an interdisciplinary course designed around a significant theme that changes from year to year. Like the course's theme, faculty who teach this course rotate as well. HON 300 can fulfill core requirements in relevant discipline. Fulfills heritage 2B requirement. Only for students enrolled in the Honors Program. Offered every semester.

HON 301  H3:Honors Seminar    3 sem. hrs.

H3: Like 300, this course is an interdisciplinary one organized around a significant theme that changes from year to year. Like the course's theme, the faculty who teach HON 301 rotate as well. HON 301 can fulfill core requirements in relevant discipline. Fulfills heritage 3 requirement. Only for students enrolled in the Honors Program. Offered every semester.

HON 320  TH: TH Sem I: Rockt, Probe, UF    3 sem. hrs.

This is an interdisciplinary course designed around topics from the 3 General Education Themes of 1.) Leadership, Responsibility, and Social Justice, 2.) Science Innovation and Environmental Sustainability, and 3). Creativity in the Arts, Culture, and Humanities. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Required of all students in the Honors Program and fulfils one Theme course in the General Education Curriculum. Offered every semester.

HON 321  TH: THSemII: Serv, Scan&Consp    3 sem. hrs.

This is an interdisciplinary course designed around topics from the 3 General Education Themes of 1.) Leadership, Responsibility, and Social Justice, 2.) Science Innovation and Environmental Sustainability, and 3). Creativity in the Arts, Culture, and Humanities. The topics and faculty who teach this course will rotate from year to year. Required of all students in the Honors Program and fulfils one Theme course in the General Education Curriculum. Offered every semester.

HON 330  DM Junior Honors Project    2 sem. hrs.

In this course, students will write and present their Junior Honors Project which will involve a literature review of a research topic in his or her major field of study. Required of all students in the Honors Program and fulfils the General Education Seminar and Digital Media Requirements. Offered every Fall Semester.

HON 331  Research Methods    1 sem. hr.

This course will provide students in Honors with the foundations for conducting independent research using library resources, including the use of reference materials, locating sources, and using electronic databases. Students will learn how to manage individual research in the scholarly writing process, effectively shape research proposals, and convey their ideas clearly and powerfully to others. Current or contemporary research methods will be presented with examples in all three research areas of our Honors program: Experimental Sciences, Quantitative, and Qualitative projects. Required of all students in the Honors Program. Offered every Fall Semester.

HON 400  Senior Honor Thesis    3-6 sem. hrs.

The Senior Honors Thesis entails a student's completion of an independent research project of original significance in his or her major field of study. Modeled on the types of research conducted in graduate schools, the Senior Honors Thesis is required for a student to complete the Honors Program. Apply to the Co-Directors of the Honors Program. Offered every semester.