Programs

Honors Program - Full Honors with World Language Studies

A specific course of study is not required for this program. Students who participate in the Honors Program will declare a major in an academic department. Students may earn one of the following honors designations: Full Honors with World Language Studies, Full Honors, Upper Division Honors, or Lower Division Honors.

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• Total Credits Required for Designation

  34-53

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• Required Courses

  16
• HON 101 Origins of Western Values-Antiquity

  4
• HON 111 Fine Art: Modern Sources or

  4
• HON 201 Origins of Western Values - Medieval to Modern

  4
• HON 211 The Social Sciences

  4
• Required 300 and 400 Level Electives

  12
• Choose from the following in any combination:
• HON 301 World Cultures: A Humanities Perspective

  4
• HON 302 World Cultures: Social Sciences

  4
• HON 495 Special Topics

  2-4
• Honors Contract Courses*

  1-12

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• Other Requirements

  6-25
• MA 115 Precalculus or equivalent

  4
• Capstone Experience**

  Variable
• World Language Requirement***

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*Students must obtain a “B” (3.00) or better to receive the “H” designation for honors contract courses.  See the Honors advisor for details.

**See Honors advisor for details.

***Students who place out of the 202 level are required to take at least 4 credits of course work taught in another language at NMU to receive this designation.