Honors Courses

The following variant courses will be offered for Honors credit:

**These variants will require prerequisite overrides. E-mail Jared Johnson to request an override.**

ENGL 385 (701): Fiction into Film

Online (CRN 39535; Prof. Walter Gardner Campbell)

ENGL 391 (701): Digital Rhetoric

Online (CRN 39536; Prof. Kathleen Alford)

In this course, we turn to the study of social media culture through the lens of digital rhetoric, which will enable us to explore a number of timely and interesting phenomena. We will consider how TikTok captivates our attention; why misinformation about animals went viral during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; to what extent we can opt-in to data surveillance; the layers of personhood wrapped up in Instagram influencers, etc. That is, digital rhetoric opens up provocative questions about the intersections between human and machine, habit and intention, interface and mediation, individual agency and communal agency, as well as ongoing fluctuations in memory, literacies, and community. This course will undertake a range of multimedia projects that require thinking critically about digital rhetorics—assignments such as imitating the style of a genre and extending virality. We will explore potential responses to the inquiry question, “How is public culture both represented and created by digital rhetorics?” 

GSWS 353 (750): Women Writers

Online (CRN 39541; Prof. Kathleen Graber)

GSWS 391 (701): Latina Feminisms

Online (CRN 39537; Prof. Matilde Moros)

Honors sections of the following standard VCU courses will be offered. Please see the VCU Bulletin for course descriptions. 

• Art History 103: Survey of Art I
• Biology 151
• Biology 300
• Biology 310
• Chemistry 101
• Chemistry 301 lab
• Economics 210
• Economics 461 (Fed Challenge)
• Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 311
• Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies 201
• Management 310
• Marketing 301
• Mathematics 200
• Mathematics 201
• Philosophy 201
• Political Science 365/International Studies 365
• Psychology 101
• Statistics 210

 

The following variant courses will be offered for Honors credit:

ENGL 313 (001) / AMST 391 (001): Popular Culture Studies: Race & Identity in American Music

TR 12:30-1:45 (CRN 41015; Dr. Mary Caton Lingold; Diversity of Literature)

*ENGL 200 is a prerequisite for this course. Please contact Jared Johnson to request a course override if needed.*

This course is ideal for music lovers, history buffs, and those interested in identity and race. We will listen to a range of musical genres, watch documentary film, read cultural criticism, and learn a lot about the history of American musical life.

ENGL 391 (001): Salvage-Metaphor/Memory/SOC

TR 9:30-10:45 (CRN 40465; Kathleen Graber)

*ENGL 200 is a prerequisite for this course. Please contact Jared Johnson to request a course override if needed.*

The word salvage has its roots in maritime law. To salvage means to save something from loss, especially something ruined or something lacking any obvious value. This course will explore salvage as both a metaphor and a method. How might we understand memory, history, and language as necessarily worn thin, selective, secondhand, and exhausted? How can our exploration of the idea of salvage deepen our understanding of the past and help us imagine the future? How does thinking about salvage invite us to think more complexly about poverty, the state, race, ability, or gender? Students will read and respond to novels, stories, personal essays, literary criticism, poems, and hybrid compositions—including works by Colson Whitehead, Jesmyn Ward, Anne Carson, C.D Wright, Claudia Rankine, Bonnie Jo Campbell, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Ross Gay. 

HIST 391 (701): History of Technology

MWF 11-11:50 (CRN 41321; Dr. John Powers)

Modern humans live in a world created by our technology. We interact with technological devices and systems so often that most of the time we probably don’t think about it. How did our world come to be shaped so much by technology? This course will address this question by examining what technology is, how and why individuals and societies create it, how it shapes the culture in which it becomes embedded, and how, in turn, users manipulate technologies to their own ends. This course begins by examining the theoretical concepts and issues that will shape our subsequent discussion of technology. These issues include the problems with our current innovation culture, technological momentum and determinism, the social construction and agency of technological systems, and the perception of technological developments as “progress.” The remainder of the course will survey important periods and events in the history of the technological development of Europe and North America from Antiquity through the end of the 20th century. Since it is impossible to cover all areas and technologies, the course will focus on illustrative case studies, which mark historical trends and reinforce theoretical concepts regarding the use and development of technology. These case studies include Roman architecture, medicine, & city design; the adoption of printing and firearms; the first and second industrial revolutions; electric power systems; the development of two life-saving chemicals - penicillin and DDT, and the creation of computers and the internet.   

 

The following Honors Topics courses (HONR 398; 3 credit hours) will be offered:

VCU Votes

TR 7-8:15 (CRN 40624; Dr. Nicole O'Donnell)

VCU Votes is a special topics class in which undergraduate students explore the theory and practice of social media in political communication – especially in the context of the 2020 presidential election. Students will examine such issues as:

• Theories and concepts of social media at the local, national and global levels.
• Practical application of social media in political communication.
• Use of social media by candidates, political parties, news organizations, interest groups and citizens.
• The role of social media in shaping campaign strategies, fundraising, news coverage, get-out-the-vote efforts and other election-related activities.
• Targeting online audiences through social media.
• Utilization and planning of multimedia content for social media.
• Organizational strategies for online networks for political campaigns.

Integrative Health

W 2-4:40 (CRN 40629; Prof. Lisa Phipps)

In this 3-credit course, you will embark on a journey with a young lady named Megan as she explores the world of complementary and integrative health, seeking to maintain or improve her own well-being. As you follow her story, you will learn about differing approaches to health and the theory and practice of modalities outside mainstream western medicine. It is my hope that when you complete this course, you will be an “informed consumer” in the area of integrative health. This means that should you ever be interested, you would feel comfortable in finding and evaluating information about a particular method or technique, locating a practitioner in your area, and having a good idea about questions you may have about their practice. Through discussion and a variety of other activities, you will explore various Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies, philosophies and practice, examine evidence behind use, and explore current research in various areas of CAM.

Intercultural Communication

MW 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (CRN 38985; Prof. Shira Schieken)

This course will increase students’ intercultural competence by providing them with a set of cognitive tools to be used in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Throughout the semester, we will examine the concept and impact of culture and how cultural frameworks influence our daily and professional communication. Topics will focus on cultural self-awareness; understanding of cultural contexts, worldviews and perspectives; verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as, challenges to intercultural communication. 

Science Fact and Speculative Fiction

T 2-4:40 (CRN 40631; Prof. Ivy Roberts)

Science and fiction are intricately intertwined in modern culture. Science informs fiction while fiction also plays a role in generating understanding and expectations for future outcomes of science. Scientific activity is hypothetical and predictive while science fiction writing and reading is speculative and imaginative. The course investigates overlaps between the hard sciences (i.e. quantum mechanics, biology, natural science) and the arts (literature, visual culture, film). Knowledge of and appreciation for the hard sciences trickle into popular culture gradually through technical discourses, technological applications, and literary and visual representations. Do scientific theories need to be watered down to be understood by the lay public? What is lost in the process of translation? What changes take place in the scientific world when a theory becomes accepted as science fact?

 

The following Honors Modules (HONR 399; 1.5 credit hours) will be offered:

Art Review

*This course will count for fine arts credit.*

Sept. 24-Oct. 22, R 2-4:40 (CRN 40633; Prof. Elissa Armstrong)

Visiting prominent Richmond art institutions as a class, students are actively introduced to the basic principles of art and design, color theory, artwork context, and content through a series of exercises and discussions. Reflecting on the artwork, research, and concepts investigated throughout the course, students create short response videos or gifs utilizing a range of accessible apps and software. The course culminates with a week-long public presentation of student videos on the Cabell Library outdoor screen at the VCU Compass.

Discovery and Development of Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia

Aug. 24-Sept. 21, M 4-6:40 (CRN 40632; Prof. Joseph Porter)

The discovery and development of antipsychotic drugs begins in the 1800s with the development of chemical dyes in clothing industries. This lead to the development of some of the earliest therapeutic drugs (e.g. methylene blue). In the 1930s, a French Pharmaceutical company (Rhône-Poulenc) developed the first line of phenothiazine antihistamines, which lead to the development of the phenothiazine, 4560 RP in 1951. This drug was chlorpromazine, better known as Thorazine in the United States. The first documented treatment of a psychotic patient with chlorpromazine was on January 19, 1952 at the Val‐de‐Grâce Military Hospital in Paris. This patient was treated for 20 days. Then he was discharged and was ready “to resume normal life” (Hamon, Paraire, & Velluz 1952). This was the first chapter in the story of how psychotherapeutic drugs were developed for the treatment of schizophrenia and for other mental disorders, such as depression. This also was the birth of Psychopharmacology. We will explore this history and the role of serendipity in the discovery and development of these drugs.

Embracing Visual, Viral Media

Sept. 28-Oct. 28, MW 5:30-6:45 (CRN 40647; Prof. Chris Gentilviso)

The way we interpret information, select sources, adapt to new technology and interact withcontent in the digital sphere is evolving. This module is designed to engage students on how ourconsumption habits are reshaping the news. They will keep a journal, sharing and analyzing real-time case studies of how they follow coverage and see stories evolve across different platforms.They will think critically about decisions media organizations make when reporting andpresenting the news to the public. They will examine the public’s engagement and choices fornews, with content from traditional and nontraditional sources. Through in-class participation, written critiques and presentations on issues of personal interest, this course will give students ofall majors the chance to assess how we participate in the news cycle and propose improvementsfor the 21 st century media landscape.

Reuse, Recycle, Re-create

*This course will count for fine arts credit.*

Aug. 19-Sept. 16, W 1-3:40 (CRN 41033; Prof. Chelsea Lee)

Create one of a kind artworks out of everyday objects. Get outside the classroom to source reusable and recyclable materials to create sculptural artworks. We’ll get inspiration with visits to the ICA, and local galleries, begin to see the things around you in a different way.

Social, Economic Changes in American Cities and Suburbs

Aug. 20-Sept. 17, T 5-7:40 p.m. (CRN 36488 sec 703; Prof. John Palen)

This module will provide a synoptic view of the processes and consequences of American urbanization. We shall restrict our attention to the last 150 years with major attention devoted to the last 60 or so years of post World War II suburban growth and change. In our discussion, emphasis will be placed not only on what has occurred and is occurring, but also on its causation and implications for American society. The module will have three overlapping sections. The first will deal with the historical emergence of American Suburbs up to World War II. The second section will discuss mass suburbanization, suburbs and popular culture, suburban lifestyles, and the impact of government policy. The final section will deal with contemporary and future patterns including minority suburbanization, the emergence of edge cities and malls, and the new neo-traditional new urbanism communities.

Honors sections of the following standard VCU courses will be offered. Please see the VCU Bulletin for course descriptions. 

• Biology 300
• Biology 310
• Business 325
• Chemistry 102
• Chemistry Lab (CHEZ) 302
• Economics 211
• Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies 201
• Mass Communication 408
• Mass Communication 493
• Philosophy 201
• Political Science 365/International Studies 365
• Psychology 498
• Psychology 499
• Statistics 210
• Survey of Art II (ARTH 104)

The following Psychology Topics courses will be offered for Honors credit:

PSYC 691 (902): Community Change: Richmond (six seats available)

CRN 39839 | 5:30-06:45 | M (Hibbs 0429) / W (Location TBA)

Professor Kevin Allison

The 3-credit graduate seminar is open to the community and will examine the theory, research, policy and action underlying change initiatives in urban communities. While the efforts in Richmond would be focal, national and international work will be used to inform and shape discussions on change initiatives in urban cities. The invitation for members of the community to be class participants is designed to provide the opportunity for a fuller and mutual exchange on community change efforts from multiple vantage points and to encourage and support a rich, engaged discussion of change strategies.

ENGL 301 (701) Introduction to the English Major

CRN 40710 | 12-12:50 | MWF

Professor Meryl Winick

Study of literature focused on skills helpful in the English major, introducing students to the ways in which language is used in literary texts and to the practice of writing responses to those texts. Texts will represent at least two genres (drama, poetry, prose). This course should be taken at the beginning of the student's major, preferably before completing more than six hours of other upper-level English courses.

ENGL 391 (750) Medicine in Literature

CRN 40592 | 4-6:40 | R

At the heart of both disciplines, Literature and Medicine, is the human condition: body, mind, and soul. Crucial to both is storytelling and narrative. Patients and families, nurses and doctors, writers from any of these four groups share their experiences of medicine in a range of genres in an effort to represent and investigate those experiences and to sound their depths of meaning.

ENGL 411 (701) Early Modern Studies: British Virginia

CRN 40019 | 10-10:50 | MWF

Studies in the English language and literature of the Middle Ages in its cultural context.

 

The following Honors Topics courses (HONR 398; 3 credit hours) will be offered:

Community Development

CRN 38241 | 2:00-3:15 | TR

Professor Brandi Daniels

Despite various global, diverse communities located around the world, social impact is more robust in collaborative environment. To impact positive social changes, leaders in these communities must understand the cultural competence as well as the critical needs/barriers present in communities. This course examines community engagement, including but not limited to theories of citizenship, human rights, social movements, civic leadership, social justice, civil discourse, and social capital strategies.

Diving into Qualitative Research

CRN 38209 | 10:00-11:15 | MW

Dr. Christy Tyndall

In a range of disciplines, scholars and professionals are increasingly recognizing the importance of using exploratory qualitative (non-statistical) and mixed research methods to advance knowledge in ways that allow for a richer and more in-depth understanding of phenomena and processes of interest.  This course is designed for students interested in adding tools of scholarly inquiry to their research toolboxes and will provide an engaging introduction to qualitative approaches, study design, data collection, and analysis based on documents, field observations, and interviews. Students will also gain experience writing and presenting qualitative research based on a topic of personal interest.

Drivers of Global Change

*Will count for ENVS major elective*

CRN 38239 | 4:00-6:40 | W

Dr. Brian Toibin

Global challenges are accelerating the demand for sustainable change in every aspect of our lives. This course provides a framework for understanding the major drivers and prioritizing critical strategies to address them.

Hollywood and the Twentieth Century

CRN 38566 | 2-4:40 | T

Professor Ivy Roberts

As a mass medium, film is both shaped by the broader culture of the society in which it is produced and itself shapes how members of that society understand the world around them. In this course, students will learn about Hollywood as arguably the most powerful culture industry of the twentieth century, setting the terms of public discourse and political debate even as Hollywood films and their creators were the scrutinized objects of both. We will consider the ideas and identities excluded by mainstream cinema, and look to the filmmakers both in and outside of Hollywood who sought (and seek) to make film more inclusive. Along the way, students will learn how to analyze film as a unique (and uniquely powerful) visual medium.

Molecular Basis for Human Disease

CRN 36931 | 2:00-3:15 | TR

Medical Sciences Building (MCV Campus)

Dr. Keith Baker

This class examines the biochemical and genetic basis for common and rare human diseases, and considers the clinical pathways that lead to diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering from them. In order to be successful, students should have a fundamental understanding of biochemistry, biology and genetics, as this class stresses the application of these fundamental disciplines and how they relate to onset, progression and treatment.

Nationally Competitive Awards & Beyond

CRN 40445 | 2-2:50 | M

Dr. Meredith Sisson

Wouldn’t it be great to get someone else to pay for you to do something cool? This honors module will teach you how to apply for nationally competitive awards, which can support research, study abroad, postgraduate study, and other enrichment activities. You will learn about some of the many opportunities that exist, as well as what it takes to put together a competitive application. Throughout the course, you will hone your writing skills and learn to craft compelling Personal and Research Statements. You will learn interview techniques and participate in a mock-interview. By the end of the course, you will have completed a draft of a scholarship application (which you can then choose to submit!) The skills and knowledge gained in this course can be directly applied to other applications, such as for graduate school, jobs, and grants.

Nietzsche and Spirituality

CRN 39801 | 7:00-9:40 | W

Professor James Wilson

Nietzche is popularly associated with attack on mortality, invective against religion, the declaration of God's death, and the promotion of power. It may seem strange, therefore, to identify Nietzche as a resource for understanding and living meaningful and virtuous lives, as a fruitful conversation partner regarding human spirituality. The purpose of this short course, however, is to do just that, to see Nietzsche's critical writings as clearing the way for a life-affirming, naturalized spirituality. ("It is in our wild nature that we best recover from our un-nature, our sprituality...," Nietzsche wrote in Twilight of the Idols). To this end, we will look at Nietzsche's life in its historical context and explore a variety of his writings which show him to have been a deeply spiritual thinker who advocated a this-worldly spirituality.

Social Justice and the Arts

*Fine arts credit*

CRN 38662 | 10:00-11:15 | WF

Professor Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead

In Social Justice and the Arts, students will investigate the relationship between social justice and the arts (theatre, visual arts, and music), with a particular focus on contemporary dramatic literature, i.e. plays that contribute to social and political change, such as The Exonerated, My Name is Rachel Corrie, Notes From the Field, The Good Body, The Laramie Project, and Have You Filled a Bucket Today? As a classroom community we will critically analyze and discuss other relevant texts, including videos and images, and will engage with leaders from the VCU and Richmond arts communities. Students will research social (justice) issues of particular interest to them and will look at the ways in which various art forms expose and help to resolve issues of social justice, inspiring us to act and effect positive change. Assignments will include oral presentations, multi-media projects, creative writing, reflection papers, peer review, and traditional research.

Storytelling, Presenting, and You

CRN 39791 | 12:00-1:15 | WF

Professor Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead

Have you ever seen a TED Talk? Have you ever been inspired by one? In this course, students will study various traditional and video texts, including TED Talks, in order to hone their presentation and interpersonal communication skills. The focus of the course will be on the three essential components of effective presentations: research & preparation, design, and delivery. Students will also explore the skills involved in understanding oneself, understanding the audience, “framing the story,” and maximizing the power of storytelling, all presentation elements that are often undervalued. In addition, students will critically analyze sample presentations and will practice delivering presentations in class.

World Events as Depicted in Broadway Musicals

*Fine arts credit*

CRN 39920 | 4:00-6:40 | M

Dr. Patrick Smith

A survey of historical world events as portrayed through American Broadway Musicals. Students will gain knowledge of major, life-impacting events through the present day, witness the ways in which these events inspired some musical creations of the Broadway musical stage, and recognize similarities and differences between historical fact and theatrical representation. Through the duration of the semester, class meeting topics will alternate weekly between viewing selected musicals (in class) and lecture/discussions.

 

The following Honors Module courses (HONR 399; 1.5 credit hours) will be offered:

Foundations of Authentic Leadership and Influence

CRN 39934 | 10:00-12:40 | F

March 20 - April 17

Professor Ditu Kasuyi

This course introduces students to a wide variety of concepts and theories about leadership. The course provides students with the fundamental issues in practice and theory of leadership. Students will learn about the necessary abilities to be an authentic leader, such as the leadership lid, and different leadership styles, from transformational leadership to innovative leadership. Complementary reading will support the theoretical concepts introduced in this course. Practice will be used as a tool to reflect upon one’s own leadership style as well as to apply the taught leadership styles.

Reuse, Recycle, Re-create (Art)

CRN 40373 | 1-3:40 | W

January 22 - February 19

Prof. Chelsea Lee

Create one of a kind artworks out of everyday objects. Get outside the classroom to source reusable and recyclable materials to create sculptural artworks. We’ll get inspiration with visits to the ICA, and local galleries, begin to see the things around you in a different way.

The Honors College faculty and staff are dedicated to developing a unique program of courses that challenges and stimulates students, while also encouraging open discussion and individual responsibility. At times, it may be appropriate for an Honors student to convert a non-Honors course into Honors by working closely with a faculty mentor to develop an Honors plan of study. The student and faculty member would then collaborate to adjust the standard class syllabus into an Honors version that includes more advanced work. The Honors work may be done in place of regular assignments, or it could be completed in addition to the regular assignments. The student and the instructor should determine and specify on the course contract what percentage of the final grade will be comprised of Honors work.

Honors Contract Steps

• Speak with your Honors advisor about the process to avoid any complications.

• Identify which course you would like to contract, then request that the course instructor work with you to convert the class for Honors credit. Note: The faculty member is under no obligation to agree.

• Review the Contract Etiquette Guide, or view the audio tutorial, for tips and instructions on how to approach a professor about completing a course contract.

• Review the Non Honors to Honors Contract Instruction Guide (rev 2/19).

• When you have finished your proposal, in consultation with the instructor, fill out the Non Honors to Honors Contract Proposal Form.

Contract Policies and Notes

• Up to six credit hours of non-Honors to Honors contracts may be taken.

• Honors contracts are only allowed for 300- and 400-level coursework.

• The proposal must be approved by the Honors College Senior Associate Dean prior to the first day of classes for the given semester.

• Proposals are due by the last day of classes in the semester prior to the semester of the contract course. Please refer to the VCU academic calendar (Monroe Park Campus) to determine the first and last day of classes.

• Non-Honors to Honors Contracts are not allowed for lab courses.

• Only Fall and Spring courses are eligible to be made into contracts.

• Contracts are not allowed to substitute for any of the core Honors curriculum courses for students on our old curriculum (i.e. Fall 2018 and prior).

Contract Proposal and Syllabus Examples

• Example of an Honors Course Contract

• Example of an Honors Course Contract

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jared Johnson, Coordinator of Academic Affairs.

The Honors Independent study (HONR 492) provides an opportunity for students to learn more about a specific topic of interest that is not included among existing VCU course offerings. Study is conducted under the guidance of a VCU faculty mentor who assists in planning and implementing the course of study. The independent study topic should be selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor to ensure that the proposed course of study is relevant to that student's educational goals.

HONR Independent Study Steps

• Consult with your Honors advisor about the process to avoid any complications.

• Identify a topic to explore independently and research faculty members who might be a good fit for your goals. 

• You will reach out to the faculty member and request that they serve as your faculty mentor. Remember to use professional etiquette and come prepared to your meeting with your professor. You want to inform them about the process and demonstrate why this opportunity will further your own ambitions and academic goals. Note: The faculty member is under no obligation to agree to serve as your mentor.

• You will want to design your proposal around pursuing your own interest questions. This is a great opportunity to do your own research, so take advantage of it.

• Read through the Independent Study Instruction Guide (rev 2/19), or view the HONR Independent Study audio tutorial.

• Fill out the Honors Independent Study Proposal Form.

Independent Study Policies and Notes

• HONR 492 is a one- to four-credit hour option. The credit hours will be determined by the Senior Associate Dean of the Honors College.

• Honors students may accumulate up to nine credit hours of HONR 492 credit.

• The proposal must be approved by the Honors College Senior Associate Dean prior to the first day of classes for the given semester. 

• Proposals are due by the last day of classes in the semester prior to the semester of the contract course. Please refer to the VCU academic calendar (Monroe Park Campus) to determine the first and last day of classes.

Faculty Role

The role of the faculty mentor is to guide the student in the study of the topic, meeting with the student to discuss progress, working with the student’s Honors advisor as needed to develop criteria for evaluating the student’s work, and communicating the grade for the course to the Honors Senior Associate Dean.

The faculty mentor must agree to be available to the student throughout the duration of the course.

Independent Study Contract Example

Example of an Independent Study Contract

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jared Johnson, Coordinator of Academic Affairs.

The Honors College Internship (HONR 493) offers an opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning. It is designed to provide students with real-world experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The internship is conducted under the guidance of an employer who assists in planning and implementing the internship, along with the approval of the Senior Associate Dean of the Honors College. The internship should be selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor to ensure that the proposed internship is relevant to that student's educational goals.

Internship Options

• Pre-Approved internships listed on Handshake

• Start by reviewing the corresponding Handshake instructions on how to find the opportunities online.

• The internship post, description, and application portal can all be found on Handshake.

• Once you have applied and are accepted, contact the Coordinator of Academic Affairs, Jared Johnson, to discuss whether or not to submit the HONR 493 form and apply the internship towards Honors credit.

• Pre-Approved Internships do not require a written proposal.

• External internships

• If you apply and are accepted for an external internship on your own, you may be eligible to apply it towards HONR 493 credit. 

• Once you have been accepted for your internship, contact the Coordinator of Academic Affairs, Jared Johnson, to discuss the requirements for the written proposal and internship.

• Write your proposal and submit it through the HONR 493 form.

• Fulfill all obligations for your internship as listed in the instruction guide. 

Internship Policies and Notes

• The number of internship credit hours for a single HONR 493 course may range from one to three credits. The number of credits is determined by the student’s advisor and the Dean of the Honors College. Any single internship course may not exceed three credit hours.

• Honors students may not register for more than six total credits of HONR 493.

• For students on the new Honors curriculum (i.e. Fall 2018 - present), HONR 493 will not count as a Course of Intention due to the course grading as Pass/Fail. Please talk with your advisor to see how best to apply HONR 493 credit.

• HONR 493 is restricted to Junior- and Senior-level status. The Honors College Senior Associate Dean will determine the grade for the course based on the evaluation criteria stated in the internship proposal.

• Review the HONR 493: Internship audio tutorial for a step-by-step guide on the internship application process.

Internship Deadlines

• For pre-approved internships, the HONR 493 Internship Form must be submitted by August 1 for fall term, January 1 for spring term, and May 1 for summer term.

• For external internships, the HONR 493 Internship Form must be submitted by along with the corresponding proposal by August 1 for fall term, January 1 for spring term, and May 1 for summer term. 

If you are interested in applying for any of these approved internship opportunities, please e-mail Mr. Jared Johnson, Coordinator of Academic Affairs.