Some of these include smaller class sizes, Honors trips and volunteer opportunities. Also, students who complete the first semester of a Civilization sequence with a C average or better can request to have the ENG 150 and ENG 305 requirements waived. Beyond the academic experience, the Honors Program provides a community atmosphere within the larger university setting. Students in the Honors Program regularly go on outings together, whether to the movies, the beach, or other attractions in the area. Honors Program courses are designed to be different rather than more difficult than their general education counterparts.
Honors classes are devoted to reading, writing and discussion.
If you struggle with any of these, you may find the classes more challenging. Smaller class size is one main difference in Honors Program courses and faculty are readily available to meet with students. Courses are discussion based, rather than lecture based, and students will concentrate on improving their writing skills. Honors Program courses are alternatives to general education courses. Therefore, you still take courses in your major, minor, and any other course you choose.