Sample Honors Pathway

Sample Pathway Through the Honors Program

There are many possible variations for achieving required Honors units. A typical student might complete the Honors curriculum by the following sample path (among many other possible paths).

Table displaying sample honors pathway to completion by semester

First Year
Semester I	Units
Honors Fall LLC Class	3
Semester II
Honors Spring LLC Class	3
Second Year
Semester I
HNRS 295: Honors 2nd-Year Seminar	1
Single-Taught Course	3
Semester II
Team-Taught or Single-Taught Course	3-4
Third Year
Semester I
Team-Taught or Single-Taught Course	3-4
Semester II
Team-Taught or Single-Taught Course	3-4
Fourth Year
Semester I
Independent Study (499)/Capstone/Research course in major field	1-3
Semester II
HNRS 495: Honors Senior Thesis Seminar*	1-3

*Note, the Honors Thesis Seminar (HNRS 495) is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters and should be taken during the semester students are completing all honors program requirements.