Emphasis is placed upon developing communication and critical thinking skills needed in all areas of work and study. The program also offers Honors Tutorial and Independent Study options. It is normal to fear honors courses before you have experienced them, but most honors students find the classes stimulating and fulfilling. Traditionally, honors students have preferred this type of learning environment and do well in it. Since honors classes are small, more responsibility is placed upon the individual student and there is a freer, more open classroom setting.
Most honors students receive very high grades in their honors classes.
Honors classes are not graded on a curve so all students can achieve high grades. Emphasis is placed upon learning for life, and assignments and tests are generally in the form of papers, essay exams, or projects rather than objective testing. Since the program offers primarily general education courses, students take most of their honors classes in their first two years on campus. Class Listings Fall 2001 Honors-sections classes. Spring 2001 Honors-sections classes.