A favorite for over 40 years, the Humanities Sequence is a four-semester series of courses providing a unified introduction to western culture and intellectual history from ancient to contemporary times. A staff of outstanding instructors combines lectures and small discussion groups in this study of the artistic, literary, religious and philosophical expressions of our civilization. The Honors College also offers interdisciplinary sequences in social and behavioral sciences and physical and biological sciences. Honors courses are kept small, usually fewer than 20 students, to facilitate discussion in the classroom. Many dedicated professors from schools and departments across the campus choose to teach honors courses because they promote maximum interaction between students and faculty, creating a small college atmosphere within a large university.
Honors students enjoy many opportunities to get together outside the classroom.
Organizations sponsored by the Honors College include the Honors Women's Network which provides a support group for all women participating in the Honors College experience. This organization invites speakers throughout the year to address topics of special interest and pairs students with prominent women mentors from many different departments on campus. The Honors Ambassadors recruit for and promote the Honors College in addition to being a resource for student input on Honors College courses and programs. The Honors College Hometown Advantage program allows current honors students the opportunity to visit with prospective students at their former high schools. Honors students answer questions, distribute information, and share their experiences at MU and the Honors College.