Honors Courses:

(NOTE: Students will take a total of 17 hours from the below list – see Requirements. Other courses may also be designated as an honors section).

 

English 101H. Honors College Writing and Contemporary Fiction

Advanced Writing. Readings in essays and literature as source material for class discussion, writing, and research topics. Emphasis on writing as a process using a computerized writing lab.

Credit: 3 hours

 

English 102H. Honors Literary Traditions and Research Methods

Advanced Composition and Creative Writing. Emphasis on oral and written communication using selected literature.

Prerequisite: English 101/101H

 

History 101H. Honors World Civilization I

Major civilizations of the world; historical developments from the 16th century. Emphasis also on

historiography.

Credit: 3 hours

 

History 102H. Honors World Civilization II

Major civilizations of the world; historical developments from the 16th century to present. Emphasis also on historiography.

Credit: 3 hours

 

Honors 200. Ideas in Literature

A seminar in how selected literary works examine social issues from a cross-cultural perspective. Meets GER literature requirement.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program, sophomore standing/students with AP credit in English 101, 102.

Credit: 3 hours

 

Honors 205. Ideas in Fine Arts

Examines interrelationships among art, music, and philosophical ideals from pre-Christian times to the present. Meets GER Fine Arts requirement.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program, sophomore standing.

Credit: 3 hours

 

Honors 210. Mathematical Masterpieces

An introduction to some of the greatest theorems of mathematics. Proofs and consequences of these theorems are discussed in historical context. The artistic and humanistic aspects of the mathematics are addressed. Meets GER in math.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program, sophomore standing

Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

 

Honors 215. Race & Gender in Sport

An interdisciplinary and in-depth study of a significant academic topic proposed by a faculty pair or team. Ideally, this course will include a field trip or off-campus excursion to reinforce concepts stressed in the class. (These special topics courses will be approved by the Honors Committee).

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program, sophomore standing

Credit: three hours

 

Honors 220. Honors Seminar

An interdisciplinary examination of a timely, controversial, or perennially favorite topic. Students will do short readings and written responses on the seminar topic.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program; sophomore or junior standing

Credit: one hour

 

Honors 300. The Making of the Modern Mind

An interdisciplinary seminar in the ideas that make the present age distinctive.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program, junior standing.

Credit: 3 hours

 

Honors 451. University Honors Research Project

Required to complete graduation with University Honors.

Credit: 1 hour