Honors Courses and Contracts

Honors Courses

Spring 2010 Honors Course Schedule (Revised 11/9/2009)

img_0094aThe goal of the College’s curriculum is to develop habits of mind that enable persons to be lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and participatory citizens in a democratic society. The College emphasizes small classes, generally limited to 19 students; seminars, multi-disciplinary team taught courses and other engaged modes of learning; and the development of critical reading, discussion, and writing skills. The College appoints faculty members who are responsible for offering the core honors curriculum, but the College otherwise utilizes the instructional and research resources of the University as a whole. (continue reading…)


Honors Course Archive

Fall 2009
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Fall 2008
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Fall 2007
Spring 2007
2006 Academic Year
2005 Academic Year
2004 Academic Year


Honors Contracts

The primary purpose of the Honors Contract is to give students and faculty the opportunity to interact about challenging academic issues. Students and faculty should feel free to design an agreement that is tailored to the specifics of their interaction, the expected work, and the course. Both faculty and students should be able to benefit from the honors contract work.

The agreement between student and faculty is formalized via contract. (continue reading…)