University Honors Program and Courses
Honors Seminars
HNRS 100 First-Year Honors Seminar (1 cr)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program.
Introduction to the University and to expectations of an Honors baccalaureate degree. Explores the value of a liberal education, the skills and knowledge needed to be an educated person, the roles of the University Honors Program and university requirements.
Attributes: Honor Course
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 400 Senior Honors Seminar (1 cr)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing, or Department Consent Required. If repeated, the second course can count toward the required 24 credits of Honors colloquia and electives.
A capstone course that explores students' undergraduate experiences, the value of a liberal education, and the value of an Honors education. Prepares Honors students for post-graduate opportunities.
Attributes: GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, Capstone Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 410 Mentoring in Honors (1 cr)
Prerequisite: HNRS 100, HNRS 400, or concurrent enrollment in HNRS 400. Minimum junior standing. Limited to students in the University Honors Program. With permission from the Honors Director, credit may be earned in both HNRS 410 and HNRS 420.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Assist in instruction of Hnrs 100, the First-Year Honors Seminar. Focus on the value of a baccalaureate education and on what constitutes an educated person. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the Director of the University Honors Program.
Attributes: GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, Service-Learning, Full 30 Hours, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 420 Tutoring in Honors (1 cr)
Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing. Limited to students in the University Honors Program. With permission from the Director of the University Honors Program, credit may be earned in both HNRS 410 and HNRS 420.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Assist in instruction of an Honors course previously completed. Open to juniors and seniors with permission of the Director of the University Honors Program.
Attributes: GE III Social Science, Honor Course, Service-Learning, Full 30 Hours, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Honors Colloquia
These discussion-centered courses are especially designed for honors students and typically extend beyond the reach of a single discipline. Every honors colloquium meets liberal education and general education requirements.
The content of colloquia varies from semester to semester, and each section of an HNRS colloquium course number is a unique course.
HNRS 118 Honors Colloquium in Natural Science with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Natural Science with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE II Natural Sciences, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-K1 Natural Sciences, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 121 Honors Colloquium in Social Science (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Social Science.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-K2 Social Sciences, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 122 Honors Colloquium in Social Science with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Social Science and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Attributes: GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study, Honor Course, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 127 Honors Colloquium in Social Science with Creativity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Lower-level Honors course is social science with creativity.
Attributes: GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study, Honor Course, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-S3 Creativity
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 129 Honors Colloquium in Social Science and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Social Science and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (and Design for Diversity emphasis on traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups).
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-DDIV Design for Diversity, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 132 Honors Colloquium in Humanities with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Humanities and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Attributes: GE IVE Humanities-Interdisciplinary Studies, Honor Course, LE-K3 Humanities, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 133 Honors Colloquium in Humanities with Global Perspective (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program.
Honors Course in Humanities with Global Perspective.
Attributes: GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-K3 Humanities, LE-R2 Global Perspectives, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3-4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
HNRS 138 Honors Colloquium in Humanities with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Humanities with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-K3 Humanities, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 141 Honors Colloquium in Fine Arts (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in the Arts.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-K4 Fine Arts, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 142 Honors Colloquium in fine Arts and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Arts and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IVE Humanities-Interdisciplinary Studies, Honor Course, LE-K4 Fine Arts, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 147 Honors Colloquium in Fine Arts with Creativity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Arts and Creativity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-K4 Fine Arts, LE-S3 Creativity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 151 Honors Colloquium in Communication (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Communication.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IA Communication-Language Arts, Honor Course, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 158 Honors Colloquium in Communication with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Communication with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 171 Honors Colloquium in Creativity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in creativity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, Honor Course, LE-S3 Creativity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 172 Honors Colloquium in Creativity with Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Creativity with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, LE-S3 Creativity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 187 Honors Colloquium in Global Perspective with Civic and Environmental Issues (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Global Perspectives and Civic, Social and Environmental Responsibility.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-R2 Global Perspectives, LE-R3 Civic and Environmental Issues, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 188 Honors Colloquium in Global Perspective with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Global Perspectives with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE V University Wide, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-R2 Global Perspectives, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 189 Honors Colloquium in Civic, Social, and Environmental Responsibility (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program
Honors Course in Civic, Social and Environmental Responsibility
Attributes: Honor Course, LE-R3 Civic and Environmental Issues, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3-4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
HNRS 324 Honors Colloquium in Social Science with Civic, Social, and Environmental Responsibility (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Social Science and Civic, Social and Environmental Responsibility.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R3 Civic and Environmental Issues, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 325 Honors Colloquium in Social Science with Communication (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Social Science and Communication.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 328 Honors Colloquium in Social Sciences with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Social Science with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE III Social Science, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-K2 Social Sciences, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 337 Honors Colloquium in Humanities with Creativity (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Humanities and Creativity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-K3 Humanities, LE-S3 Creativity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 358 Honors Colloquium in Communication with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Upper-level Honors Course in Communication with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IA Communication-Language Arts, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 378 Honors Colloquium in Creativity with Integration (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Creativity with Integration.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, GE IV Humanities, Honor Course, LE-I1 Integration, LE-S3 Creativity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 381 Honors Colloquium in Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Upper-level Honors Course in Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, Honor Course, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 389 Honors Colloquium in Civic and Environmental Issues (3-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors program. Minimum sophomore standing.
Honors Course in Civic, Social and Environmental Responsibility.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity Variable, Honor Course, LE-R3 Civic and Environmental Issues, Service-Learning Variable
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Honors Special Experience Courses
HNRS 275 Honors Study Abroad Experience-Freshmen and Sophomores (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Freshman or sophomore standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors study abroad experience for freshmen and sophomores.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 295 Honors Directed Study-Freshmen and Sophomores (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Freshman or sophomore standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Study of a problem or topic in collaboration with a faculty member in the discipline.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 298 Honors Internship Experience-Freshmen and Sophomores (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Freshman or sophomore standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors internship experience for freshmen and sophomores.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 299 Honors Independent Study-Freshmen & Sophomores (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Freshman or sophomore standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual research, scholarly, or creative projects under the supervision of a faculty member.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 375 Honors Study Abroad Experience-Juniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Junior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors study abroad experience for juniors.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 395 Honors Directed Study-Juniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Junior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Study of a problem or topic in collaboration with a faculty member in the discipline.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 398 Honors Internship Experience-Juniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Junior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors internship experience for juniors.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 399 Honors Independent Study-Juniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Junior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual research, scholarly, or creative projects under the supervision of a faculty member.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 475 Honors Study Abroad Experience-Seniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors study abroad experience for seniors.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 490 Honors Senior Thesis or Project (1-6 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Research and writing/preparation of Honors Senior Thesis or Honors Senior Project.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 495 Honors Directed Study-Seniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Study of a problem or topic in collaboration with a faculty member in the discipline.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 498 Honors Internship Experience-Seniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Honors internship experience for seniors.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
HNRS 499 Honors Independent Study-Seniors (1-4 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in the University Honors Program. Senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual research, scholarly, or creative projects under the supervision of a faculty member.
Attributes: Honor Course, Special Course Fee Required Varies by Term/Section
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only