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HON

8 courses with the subject HON, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

HON 101Honors College Writing4

A course in expository writing designed to develop essential writing skills necessary for success in academic work and life. Students will learn to organize and convey their ideas in a scholarly manner, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and proper citation. This course also emphasizes the development of critical thinking abilities, challenging students to take initiative, analyze complex topics, evaluate evidence, and engage in thoughtful reflection. In addition, students will develop self-awareness as writers, honing their ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement, becoming more proficient and confident in their academic writing endeavors. The course is required of Honors College students. The course is equivalent to ENGL 101. If a member of the Honors College completes ENGL 101 prior to joining the Honors College, he or she has met the Honors College requirement.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours (Fall)
HON 102Honors Advanced College Writing4

A course in expository writing designed to develop essential writing skills necessary for success in academic work and life. Students will learn to organize and convey their ideas in a scholarly manner, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and proper citation. This course also emphasizes the development of critical thinking abilities, challenging students to take initiative, analyze complex topics, evaluate evidence, and engage in thoughtful reflection. In addition, students will develop self-awareness as writers, honing their ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement, becoming more proficient and confident in their academic writing endeavors. The course is required of Honors College students. The course is equivalent to ENGL 102. If a member of the Honors College completes ENGL 102 prior to joining the Honors College, he or she has met the Honors College requirement.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
HON 101 and Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 113Honors Chowan Experience I4

This course is designed to help students develop and apply the essential skills needed to create academic and personal/social success. These skills include coachability, spiritual growth, financial literacy, building confidence, communicating effectively, self-care and wellness, problem-solving, collaboration, technical competence, and developing professionalism. The course concludes with LitSphere, a program that encourages students to become intrinsically motivated readers by fostering a culture of reading for pleasure. The course is required of Honors College students. The course is equivalent to CU 101. If a member of the Honors College completes CU 101 prior to joining the Honors College, he or she has met the Honors College requirement.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 201Honors Seminar I4

The seminar course is designed to achieve the mission of the Honors College to provide intellectually challenging experiences to exceptional students. Sections of the course explore socially relevant topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will actively engage in class discussions, collaborate on significant projects, and demonstrate effective written and oral communication. They will also develop critical thinking skills, creativity, appreciation of culture, and a sense of responsibility to the community.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 301Honors Seminar II4

The seminar course is designed to achieve the mission of the Honors College to provide intellectually challenging experiences to exceptional students. Sections of the course explore socially relevant topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will actively engage in class discussions, collaborate on significant projects, and demonstrate effective written and oral communication. They will also develop critical thinking skills, creativity, appreciation of culture, and a sense of responsibility to the community.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
HON 201 and Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 314Honors Chowan Experience II4

This course is a continuation of HON 113 and is designed to help students develop and apply the essential skills needed to create professional success. These skills include coachability, spiritual growth, financial literacy, building confidence, communicating effectively, self-care and wellness, problem-solving, collaboration, technical competence, and developing professionalism. The course concludes with a job-training boot camp that trains students in a wide range of job-hunting skills and provides exposure to an array of potential career pathways. The course is required of Honors College students. The course is equivalent to CU 301. If a member of the Honors College completes CU 301 prior to joining the Honors College, he or she has met the Honors College requirement.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
HON 113 , Junior standing and Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 401Honors Seminar III4

The seminar course is designed to achieve the mission of the Honors College to provide intellectually challenging experiences to exceptional students. Sections of the course explore socially relevant topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will actively engage in class discussions, collaborate on significant projects, and demonstrate effective written and oral communication. They will also develop critical thinking skills, creativity, appreciation of culture, and a sense of responsibility to the community.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
HON 301 and Honors College standing Credits: 4 hours
HON 495Honors Capstone Project1

A project consisting of original research or other original work appropriate to the student’s major course of study and may coincide with the senior project for the student’s major. Credit for the course is earned by presenting the finished work to the University community during the Undergraduate Research Conference held during the spring semester.

Subject
HON
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.chowan.edu
Prerequisite
Senior standing and Honors College standing Credits: 1 hour

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