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 and fulfills the Foundations ENG 102 requirement. Offered every fall 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 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:Honors Sociology/Psych 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: Honors Music/Art 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: Honors Literature/History 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 320 TH: TH Sem I 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: TH Sem II 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.