HONR — Honors Program: Catalog Entries

6 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

HONR 150 — Honors Colloquium: The Examined Life(3 cr.)

Interdisciplinary seminar exploring foundational questions of meaning, ethics, and identity through classic and contemporary texts. Discussion-based format emphasizes independent argument and written reflection.

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HONR 200 — Honors Colloquium: Science and Society(3 cr.)

Examines the social, ethical, and political dimensions of scientific discovery and technological change. Readings draw from history, philosophy, and the sciences.

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HONR 250 — Honors Colloquium: Global Perspectives(3 cr.)

Interdisciplinary exploration of a pressing global issue through the lenses of history, economics, and culture. Emphasis on comparative analysis and structured debate.

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HONR 310 — Honors Seminar: Ethics and Public Policy(3 cr.)

Applies ethical frameworks to contemporary public policy debates, including topics in law, medicine, and the environment. Students produce a substantial position paper.

Prerequisite(s): HONR 150

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HONR 350 — Honors Research Methods(3 cr.)

Introduces research design and methodology across disciplines in preparation for the honors thesis. Students draft a formal research proposal by the end of the term.

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HONR 490 — Honors Thesis(4 cr.)

Capstone independent research project completed under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Culminates in a written thesis and oral defense before an honors committee.

Prerequisite(s): HONR 310

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