More information about TIGs will be provided during new student orientations held in the summer. Clusters consist of three or more courses that focus on a given topic and are organized in such a way that students can explore how different disciplines, working together, address a common problem. Clusters are offered over one academic year or over three semesters. More information about clusters, including how to enroll, will be provided during orientation. The Honors Program is designed to enrich undergraduate students' academic careers and prepare them for graduate work.
Smaller classes encourage a more intimate, intensive, and stimulating learning experience.
A student body of about 1,200 has access to a unique Honors curriculum where students can satisfy their general education requirements and complete the requirements for an Honors baccalaureate degree in their major department. See also Honors Program in the Special Academic Programs section of this catalog. International Studies Board. The world is becoming more interdependent, requiring an understanding of people and events beyond distinct geographical boundaries. Developments in international trade, combined with other secular and religious ties, highlight the global interdependence of nations and people.