Honors Program (HONS) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
HONS 100. Honors Seminar I
Introduction to the Honors Program and to scholarship at the college level. Study skills for academically accomplished students, community building, leadership development, and service learning. Campus resources. Avoiding common pitfalls. Participation in the university as an intellectual and human community. Required in a student’s first year in Honors. 2 Cr. F.
HONS 106. Honors Seminar II
Continuation of HONS 100. Community building, leadership development, service learning, and life skills for academically talented students. Required in a student’s first year in Honors. 1 Cr. S.
HONS 110. Honors Mathematics
An introduction to problem solving and decision making strategies using mathematical and logical modes of thinking. Development of skills to communicate, defend, and evaluate solutions and decisions. Substitutes for MATH 193 or STAT 193, by departmental approval, in any SCSU requirement. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 111. Honors Mathematics (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 110, but with special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 113. Honors Mathematics (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
as 110, but with special focus on gender-related subject matter. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 130. Honors Natural Science with Lab or Field Experience
An introduction to natural science principles and the methods of scientific inquiry incorporating practical experience in the lab or field. Content varies, reflecting a wide range of natural science disciplines. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. Lab. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 131. Honors Natural Science with Lab or Field Experience (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 130, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. Lab. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 133. Honors Natural Science with Lab or Field Experience (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 130, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. Lab. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 140. Honors Non-Lab Natural Science
An introduction to natural science principles and the methods of scientific inquiry in a classroom setting. Content varies, reflecting a wide range of natural science disciplines. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 141. Honors Non-Lab Natural Science (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 140, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 143. Honors Non-Lab Natural Science (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 140, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when taken from different science departments. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 160. Honors English Composition
An introduction to effective communication through the writing process. Content varies, reflecting humankind's literary wealth and the variety of ways to approach it. Substitutes for ENGL 191or ENGL 198 in any SCSU requirement. Repeatable for up to 8 credits with different content. 4 Cr. F, S.
HONS 161. Honors English Composition (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 160, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 8 credits with different content. 4 Cr. F, S.
HONS 163. Honors English Composition (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 160, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 8 credits with different content. 4 Cr. F, S.
HONS 170. Introduction to Communication Studies
Interpersonal communication, small group communication and public speaking. Theory and experience to relate meaningfully, think critically, organize clearly, and speak and listen effectively. Substitutes for CMST 192 in any SCSU requirement. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 180. Honors English Composition Alternative
An alternate way to meet the Goal 1 writing requirement when taken with 198. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 181. Honors English Composition Alternative (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 180, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 183. Honors English Composition Alternative (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 180, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 196. Honors information Literacy
Introduction to college-level research using a variety of online tools and resources. Efficient research strategies; critical evaluation of information. Usually paired with another HONS course. Can not also receive credit for IM 104 or 204. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 198. Honors Research Paper Alternative
When paired with 196 or with another Honors English offering, an alternate way to meet the Goal 1 writing requirement for students with certain kinds of English transfer or AP credits, as described above in Honors Goal Area 1. Students with prior credits in English need to see an advisor to determine which classes will finish out the Honors writing requirement. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 210. Honors Ethical and Civic Responsibility
An introduction to the rights and responsibilities of citizens, institutions, and governing bodies. Skills in responsible, participatory citizenship. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 211. Honors Ethical and Civic Responsibility (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 210, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 213. Honors Ethical and Civic Responsibility (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 210, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 220. Honors Human and Physical Environment
An introduction to the interrelatedness of human society and the environment taught from a natural science point of view. Examination of the connection between bio-physical and socio-cultural systems. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 221. Honors Human and Physical Environment (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 220, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 223. Honors Human and Physical Environment (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 220, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 230. Honors Fine Arts
An introduction to visual and performing arts. Content varies. Repeatable for up to 6 cr. with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 231. Fine Arts (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 230, but with a special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 233. Honors Fine Arts (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 230, but with a special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 240. Honors Literature and Humanities
An introduction to reading, thinking and writing about literature or other humanities. Content varies. Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 241. Honors Literature and Humanities (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 240, but with special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 243. Honors Literature and Humanities (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 240, but with special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 250. Honors Philosophy
An introduction to critical thinking about basic questions in any area of life or existence. Content varies, reflecting the wide range in philosophical inquiry and in ways to approach it. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 251. Honors Philosophy (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 250, but with special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 253. Honors Philosophy (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 250, but with special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 260. Honors Social Science
An introduction to the nature and methods of social science. Content varies, reflecting the range of human sciences and approaches to learning about them. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 261. Honors Social Science (Diversity/MGM)
Same as 260, but with special focus on multicultural, international, or ethnic subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 263. Honors Social Science (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Same as 260, but with special focus on gender-related subject matter. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different content. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 300. Special Topics
This group repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 301. Special Topics (Diversity/MGM)
This group repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 303. Special Topics (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
This group repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 401. Advanced Academic Skills (Diversity/MGM)
This group repeatable for up to 15 Cr. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 403. Advanced Academic Skills (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
This group repeatable for up to 15 Cr. 3 Cr. F, S.
HONS 444. Honors Internship
Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. S/U optional. Prereq.: admission to major. 1-6 Cr. F, S, DEMAND.
HONS 490. Honors Thesis
Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 491. Honors Thesis (Diversity/MGM)
Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
HONS 493. Honors Thesis (Diversity/MGM-Gender)
Repeatable for up to 6 Cr. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
