Honors Maroon, Minor
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to create knowledge and/or new understanding via critical reading, analysis of scholarly sources, and completion of research and/or creative projects.
- Collect and reflect upon knowledge and experiences that show connections across disciplinary boundaries.
- Engage purposefully with activities and organizations to develop vital skills such as leadership, service, and intercultural competence.
Admission Requirements
Students must apply for admission to EKU Honors via a separate online process accessible via the EKU Honors webpage.
Honors Maroon Minor (18-24 Credit Hours)
For students entering EKU Honors in their first semester of college
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Honors Core: | ||
| HON 101 | The Examined Life | 3 |
| HON 104 | Honors Exploration:___________ | 3 |
| Honors Electives: | ||
| Two courses (six credit hours) from any of the following (n.b.: any of these course numbers except HON 317 may be taken twice, provided course content differs): | 6 | |
| Honors Seminar in the Mathematics Sciences:____ | ||
| Honors Seminar in the Arts:___ | ||
| Honors Seminar in the Humanities:___ | ||
| Honors Seminar in History:___ | ||
| Honors Seminar in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:___ | ||
| Honors Seminar in the Natural Sciences:___ | ||
| Honors Seminar in Diversity of Perspectives and Experiences:___ | ||
| Honors Experiences: | ||
| Students may fulfill this requirement in any of the following ways: | ||
| 1. Taking two addtional 300-level honors seminars from the list above | ||
| 2. Taking one additional 300-level HON seminar plus one Honors Enhancement from the list below | ||
| 3. Two Honors Enhancements from the list below | ||
| All Honors Enhancement credit must be approved in advance and documented in the student's Honors Portfolio. Honors Enhancements might include: | ||
| A study abroad or significant study-away experience | ||
| A significant internship or co-op | ||
| A significant, faculty-mentored undergraduate research experience | ||
| Honors Thesis: | ||
| HON 420 | Thesis Project and Seminar | 6 |
GPA Requirement: To remain active and eligible in EKU Honors, students must maintain the following minimum grade point averages:
• 3.00 institutional GPA up to 60 completed institutional hours
• 3.20 institutional GPA after 60 completed institutional hours and to graduate as an EKU Honors Scholar