HONORS COURSES

Professor Hakkenberg, Director;Teaching Associate J. Minton,

Associate Director

Honors courses are generally available only for students

accepted into the Honors Program; HNRS 301 and

HNRS 412 are exceptions, as noted below.These courses

replace the General Education requirements for Honors

students. Instructors in Honors courses may invite non-

Honors students of comparable ability to enroll in any course

that will enroll fewer than 20 Honors students.

101 Plenary Enrichment Program

A year-long series of supplemental activities including regular

meetings along with lectures, presentations, performances,

exhibits, community service, discussions and written

assignments. Satisfies the College requirement for cocurricular

learning. ( 1 / 4 )

102 Plenary Enrichment Program

An annual series of supplemental activities, including lectures,

presentations, performances, exhibits, community service,

discussions and written assignments. Required each term the

student studies on campus. (graded; no credit)

105 The Freshman Experience

An introductory seminar with an emphasis on critical

thinking, oral and written communication, and research skills.

Readings will vary based on instructor and class interest. (1)

Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.

170 Values Practicum

An inquiry into the intellectual, moral, and religious values

involved in living a responsible life.A service component will

be a requirement of the course. (1)

Prerequisite: Honors 105.

201, 202 The Human Journey

A two-semester humanities sequence focusing on central

themes that have been the driving forces behind human

civilization. Required of honors students, normally in the

second year. (1, 1)

Prerequisite: Honors 170.

301 Topics In Honors

Concentrated study of a special topic (or topics) from any

division of the College. Open to honors students or nonhonors

students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. (1)

Prerequisite: Set by the individual topic.

411 Contemporary Challenges

A seminar that requires students to integrate knowledge and

skills acquired previously in the Honors Program

by analyzing selected contemporary and future issues. (1)

Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors Program or permission.

412 Independent Elective/Study Project

Directed research or creative work that results in a thesis or

artistic contribution of enduring quality.This requirement can

also be completed through a departmental independent study

course. (This course can be taken by any student at the

College who has the requisite cumulative grade point average

and successfully completes an application.) (1)

Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors Program or permission.