Honors College (HNRS)

HNRS 102HV. Honors College Introduction to Research. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College Introduction to Research functions as part of a bridge program between secondary education and the university. The main purpose is to introduce students to the full range of research activities available at an R-1 institution and to do so under the guidance of both STEM and non-STEM honors faculty members. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing or membership in the Honors College Path Program. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 141HV. Honors College Special Problems. 1-3 Hour.

Honors College Special Problems offers independent study of topics related to contemporary issues or on a fresh approach to disciplinary theories. Special projects are designated by first- and second-year students in collaboration with faculty. This course may include a domestic travel component. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for 3 credit hours. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors Standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 152HV. Honors College Special Topics. 1-3 Hour.

Honors College Special Topics center on an introductory exploration of issues of contemporary interest or on a fresh approach to a well-established area of study. In either case, these courses are marked by their interdisciplinary approach, discussion format, and students delivering one or more academic products showing both their understanding of the topic and of interdisciplinary approaches. This course may include domestic travel components. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 204HV. Honors International Research Internship Foundations. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College International Research Internship Foundations hours are intended for undergraduates who undertake an international research internship, usually with funding from the Honors College. An on-campus faculty mentor will supervise the preparatory work in advance of the time spent abroad. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

HNRS 205HV. Honors Domestic Internship Foundations. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College Domestic Internship Foundations hours are intended for undergraduates who undertake a domestic internship, usually with funding from the Honors College. An on-campus faculty mentor will approve any needed preparatory work in advance of the internship. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

HNRS 300H1. Honors College Forum. 1 Hour.

The Honors College Forum centers on contemporary issues sparking intense national and international media scrutiny. Faculty experts partner with honors students in a seminar-style, discussion format. Topics vary by semester. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.

HNRS 301H1. Honors College Retro Readings. 1 Hour.

Honors College Retro Readings centers on classic authors read through a contemporary lens. Faculty experts partner with honors students from all undergraduate colleges in a seminar-style discussion format. Topics vary by semester. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.

HNRS 341HV. Honors College Advanced Special Problems. 1-6 Hour.

Honors College Special Problems offers independent study of topics related to contemporary issues or on a fresh approach to disciplinary theories for third-year students and above. Special projects are designated by students in collaboration with faculty. This course may include a domestic travel component. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 350H1. Honors Trajectory Exploration. 1 Hour.

Introduces students to areas of professional life with a special emphasis on emerging and competitive fields or areas of competency. Courses mix theoretical bases of an area with cutting-edge application by practitioners. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

HNRS 351HV. Honors College Advanced Special Topics. 1-6 Hour.

Honors College Special Topics center on either issues of contemporary interest or on a fresh approach to a well-established area of study. In either case, these courses are marked by their interdisciplinary approach, discussion format, and students delivering one or more academic products showing both their understanding of the topic and of interdisciplinary approaches. This course may include domestic travel components. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Pre- or corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 380H1. Honors College Catapult. 1 Hour.

This course is designed to place ambitious, high-achieving students on a trajectory toward nationally competitive awards and/or graduate and professional programs of study. Students in the course will prepare their academic resume, construct a personal statement, and answer essay prompts as each component may relate to nationally competitive awards and graduate or professional school admission. Additional topics include studying for advanced tests such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), building a graduate or professional school timeline, and preparing for interviews. Learning outcomes will be achieved through active engagement in writing and compilation exercises, research, and discussion. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

HNRS 390H1. Honors Med School. 1 Hour.

Introduces students to the process of applying to medical school while dispelling several common myths about the practice of medicine. Seminar participants also explore pressing issues facing doctors these days, including the opioid crisis, the increasing elderly population, and the rise of corporate healthcare. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

HNRS 391H1. Honors Law School. 1 Hour.

Introduces students to the process of applying to law school while dispelling several common myths about the practice of law. Seminar participants also explore pressing issues facing lawyers and the variety of careers open to them, including criminal and civil and governmental and public interest practice. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

HNRS 401H3. Honors College Signature Seminar. 3 Hours.

The Honors College Signature Seminar Series features leading scholars who will offer courses bridging multiple colleges and having broad appeal. These signature seminars will develop from the current research of the faculty who offer them, thereby inviting honors students into their scholarly world at a very high level. The goal of the signature seminar series is to spark undergraduate research projects and to stimulate career trajectories, including nationally competitive fellowships and/or admittance to graduate and professional programs. Topics vary by semester. Eligible students must be in good standing in the Honors College. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 402HV. Honors College Research. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College Research hours are intended for undergraduates who have already begun their research on campus and might include domestic travel for a significant period of time to enhance and extend this research. An on-campus faculty mentor and a research mentor on-site are required. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or Corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HNRS 403HV. Honors College International Research. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College International Research hours are intended for undergraduates who have already begun their research on campus and will travel abroad for a significant period of time to enhance and extend this research. An on-campus faculty mentor and a research mentor on-site are required. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre or corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular)

HNRS 404HV. Honors International Research Internship. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College International Research Internships are intended for upper-level undergraduates who undertake an international research internship, usually with funding from the Honors College. An on-campus faculty mentor and a research mentor on-site are required. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. Pre- or corequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

HNRS 405HV. Honors Domestic Internship. 1-6 Hour.

The Honors College Domestic Internship hours are intended for upper-level undergraduates who undertake a domestic internship, usually with funding from the Honors College. An on-campus faculty mentor will approve any needed preparatory work in advance of the internship. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.