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Honors (HON)

Honors courses are open to students formally admitted to the University Honors Program and to others by permission. Designed for talented and motivated students, the Honors curriculum complements the General Education and major curricula. Successful completion of the Honors Program enables the student to graduate with Distinction as a University Scholar.

Program in Honors

1. To successfully complete the University Honors Program and graduate with Distinction as a University Scholar, students must do the following:
   1. Complete at least 21 hours of credit in Honors courses, to include at least two 3-credit-hour special topics courses at the 300 level or higher, and HON 492. As part of the 21 hours, students entering the program as beginning freshmen are also required to take a Special Topics course at the 100 level during their first semester. In addition to these courses, special Honors sections of LANG 101, LANG 102, Humanities, ARTS 310 and other General Education courses count toward program requirements. Note that no more than 9 combined credit hours in Honors Readings courses or the Undergraduate Research in Honors course may count toward the 21 hours.
   2. Achieve an overall GPA of 3.25 and a 3.50 GPA for Honors courses.
   3. Successfully complete a senior honors project as part of HON 492.
2. To remain in good standing with the University Honors Program, students must do the following:
   1. Complete at least 6 hours of Honors credit as part of their first 60 hours of credit. Transfer students with more than 30 hours of credit must complete at least 3 hours of Honors credit as part of their first 30 hours of credit at UNCA.
   2. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25.

Those students not meeting these requirements will have one semester after falling below these standards to comply. If they do not, they will be suspended from the program and will have to reapply for admission.

201 The Undergraduate Research Experience (2-3)

An introduction to undergraduate research opportunities. Explores "ways of knowing" characteristic of particular disciplines, compares and contrasts research methods in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Required for recipients of Undergraduate Research Fellowships and suggested for those contemplating undergraduate research. Spring.

492 Senior Honors Colloquium (2)

Centered on a senior honors project, the colloquium brings together students from several disciplines for presentation and discussion of their work. Prerequisite: application with Honors Program directors. (Application must be made no later than the end of preregistration during the semester prior to the semester in which the student plans to enroll in the colloquium.) Fall and Spring.

499 Undergraduate Research in Honors (1-6)

Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Can be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.

171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special Topics in Honors (1-3)

Special courses designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.

181-3, 281-3, 381-3, 481-3 Readings for Honors (1-3)

Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and spring.

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