The Sophomore Experience is Phase II of the Honors College Curriculum. It focuses on Involvement and the Breadth of Learning. 

(Acceptance into this phase requires a GPA of 3.0, completion of the Plan of Study, written application, and interview with Dean, recommendation by Dean in concurrence with the Honors College Faculty.) 

NOTE: The Honors Induction is open to all qualified students (i.e. transfers, AFS Freshmen, and traditional Freshmen and Sophomores). Sophomores can make application to live in Honors College Center. A GPA of 3.0, application and interview with the selection committee is required for consideration.

Requirements for the year:

A.           Six Honors College Courses (18 credits); emphasis on exposure to new disciplines. 

NOTE: It is expected that all Sophomores will take at least one semester of the two semester African American Experience AAP 591 and 592. The course is designed so that students will be able to: understand the forces that shape the current Black experience, understand the current Black responses to issues, and understand the theme of struggle as demonstrated by the African states. 

B.           Community Service (30 service hours)

C.           Participation in the Learning Team

D.           Portfolio development

E.           In first semester, written Self-Assessment paper

F.       In second semester, written application for Major (exceptions include Engineering, Math, and Music)

G.          Annual evaluation and self-assessment conference

A typical Sophomore program includes: 

Six Honors College courses for the year (18 credits)

Two or three Major courses for the year (6 to 9 credits)

Two or three courses in the traditional curriculum (6 to 9 credits) 

NOTE: All Sophomores are required to meet with the Dean for pre-registration at the end of each semester.

THE JUNIOR HONORS EXPERIENCE

The Junior Experience is Phase III of the Honors College curriculum. It focuses on Commitment and Cross-Disciplinary Conversations. (Acceptance into this phase requires a 3.0 GPA and completion of Phase II requirements or approval of Dean.) 

NOTE: JCSU Juniors can enter into the Honors College as well as transfer Juniors. The requirements for admission are the following: GPA of 3.0 or better; Junior status; completion of Freshman requirements; completion of two mathematics courses; completion/or exempting of two languages; interview with Dean and letter of recommendation from faculty member. The new Juniors or transferring Juniors into the Honors College are required to complete the following requirements: one course from each BIN; three Honors Papers; community service of 30 hours a year; active participation in the Honors College; and completion of the Senior Integrative Seminar.

Requirements for the year:

A.                 Three Honors College Courses (9 credits)

B.                 Community Service (30 service hours)

C.                 Participation in the Learning Team

D.                 Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)

--There are three types of independent study: collaborative projects, work in your major, and gaps filled on a student’s curriculum. The student needs approval from the Independent Study coordinator with consultation by the major advisor. All projects will require an oral presentation, a contract, and defense to the membership of the Honors College.

E.       Portfolio development (investigation of career and graduate/professional schools and writing samples) [See Appendix]

F.            In first semester, written Self-Assessment paper

G.       In second semester, annual Evaluation and Self-Assessment Conference

Graduate or professional school practice testing (GRE, LSAT, MCAT) and counseling in the second semester. This will involve a workshop that will be conducted by Honors College faculty and students.

NOTE: It is encouraged that Honors College Juniors will elect either to study abroad or at another domestic university for a semester, summer internship, or a full year. 

A Typical Junior program includes: 

Three Honors College courses for the year (9 credits)

Two or three Major courses each semester (15 to 18 credits)

One Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)

Electives (3 to 9 credits) 

NOTE: All Juniors are required to meet with the dean for pre-registration at the end of each semester.
 

THE SENIOR HONORS EXPERIENCE

The Senior Experience is Phase IV of the Honors College curriculum. It focuses on integration and synthesis.  (Acceptance into this phase requires a 3.0 GPA and completion of Phase III requirements or approval of Dean.) 

NOTE: Seniors cannot transfer into the Honors College. 

Requirements for the year: 

A.           Two Honors College Courses (6 credits – one course can be an independent study)

B.           Community Service (30 service hours)

C.       Participation in the Learning Teams (including on Freshman team)

D.           Portfolio development (applications/interviews for job or graduate/professional schools)

E.             Completion of Major

F.             An Exit Interview with Dean and Honors College Faculty

Senior Integrative Seminar:

The College Experience, HON 431 (3 credits) A Typical Senior program includes: 

An Honors College course each semester (6 credits)

One to three major courses each semester (6 to 18 credits)

One independent study (3 credits)

Electives (3 to 12 credits)

Leadership in Community Service or Justice project