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[1] Courses in the Honors Program (HONC) – Honors Core
1310 HONORS CORE I The Search for Self. A reflexive study of a variety of views on the nature of human beings drawn from differing disciplines and historical periods. Team taught. Emphasis on writing skills and insightful thinking. By consent only. [Honors Core I fulfills UCA Core LD requirements for Writing Foundations (C) or a Critical Inquiry (I) Humanities elective.]
1320 HONORS CORE II The Search for Community. A reflexive study of a variety of views on the nature and problems of society drawn from various disciplines. Team taught. Emphasis on writing skills and insightful thinking. By consent only. [Honors Core II fulfills UCA Core LD requirements for Research and Writing (C) or a Responsible Living (R) Social Sciences elective.]
2310 HONORS CORE III The Search with the Other. Offered in the fall semester of the sophomore year. Honors Core III engages notions of pluralism and examines a variety of social structures and systems, such as religion, race, gender, social class, culture, legal studies, healthcare, ecosystems, etc. In this course, students will analyze familiar cultural assumptions, address real-world problems, find ethical solutions, and practice research skills. By consent only. [Honors Core III fulfills UCA LD Core requirements as a Diversity in World Cultures (D) or Responsible Living (R) Humanities elective.]
2320 HONORS CORE IV The Art of the Search. An interdisciplinary study of creative expression, such as fine arts, literature, music, theater, media, film, etc. In this course, students will continue to build on previously introduced skills and learn to analyze the major ideas, techniques, and processes that inform creative works within different cultural and historical contexts. Emphasis on seminar skills. By consent only. [Honors Core IV fulfills UCA LD Core requirements as a Diversity in Creative Works (D) Fine Arts elective.]
3V15 SPECIAL TOPICS (Variable credit: 1-3 credit hours.) Readings and discussions in specific areas of study that are of particular interest to the student. Consent of the Schedler Honors College Dean.
[2] Courses in the Honors Program (HONC) – Minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies
3310 HONORS SEMINAR An in-depth, interdisciplinary study of one or more selected topics. Should be repeated for a total of six hours of credit, following Honors Sophomore Matriculation.
3320 HONORS OXFORD TUTORIAL A multidisciplinary research class for Schedler Honors College students, taken in the fall of the junior year. Students will gain exposure to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research approaches, look critically at evidence, examine research ethics, develop research questions, and try out arguments. These activities culminate with the completion and oral presentation of the student’s Honors Capstone Project Proposal, intended to guide the student as they work on their capstone project prior to taking Honors Capstone, HONC 4320. [UD UCA Core: C, I]
4310 HONORS SENIOR SEMINAR An in-depth study of a selected topic with a global studies emphasis. Open only to senior Honors College Scholars. Emphasis on the presentation of seminar papers and the art of collaboration. Consent of the Schedler Honors College Dean. [UD UCA Core: D, R]
4320 HONORS CAPSTONE Work on Thesis Project. The completed project requires an oral presentation and is evaluated by two faculty members and the dean or his designee. Consent of the Schedler Honors College Dean. [UD UCA Core: Z]