It should be noted that some colleges and programs require courses in these areas over and above those required to fulfill University core requirements. The student s academic department or college office should be contacted for specific details. Junior and senior level courses in professional education must be completed in residence for students completing teacher education programs. Application for Graduation Refer to the General Academic Section of the Catalog for information. The University Honors Program in the College of Education offers academically gifted students the opportunity to take especially challenging courses and to work very closely with faculty to achieve personal goals.
Honors courses are small and encourage advanced inquiry, reasoning, and discussion.
Special academic counseling, field experience mentoring, priority registration, and research opportunities are additional features of the Honors Program. Admission Criteria Admission to the University Honors Program normally requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, a minimum ACT composite score of 28, and a review of application materials, which include an essay on an assigned topic, a personal resume, and written recommendations. Interested students with ACT scores of 25 and GPAs of 3.5 are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a space-available basis. Academic Requirements To remain in the College s Honors Program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must continue to make adequate progress toward completing the program requirements. Submit a supervised Honors thesis.