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Upper Level Entry Curriculum

The Barrett curriculum

The Barrett curriculum is designed to help students develop habits of mind that enable them to be lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and participatory citizens in a democratic society. The honors college appoints faculty members who are responsible for teaching Barrett’s signature courses and honors seminars, and collaborates with all disciplines to offer honors sections, honors enrichment contracts, research and community enrichment opportunities, and honors thesis pathways.

Barrett Curriculum: Upper Level Entry

Beginning Spring 2027, students admitted to Barrett, The Honors College through the Upper Level Entry enrollment option are required to complete The History of Ideas, defend and submit an approved honors thesis, and earn a total of 21 honors credits with a minimum 3.25 ASU cumulative GPA upon graduation.

Barrett students meet with a Barrett Honors Advisor each year to discuss an individualized plan for earning honors credit and completing honors curriculum requirements.

Graduating from an Arizona Community College Honors Program? Consider how this achievement will positively impact your Barrett graduation requirements.

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