8 courses with the subject HONR, 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.
HONR 1040Foundations of Honors1
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students will be introduced to and explore the fundamental skillsets required to succeed as students at Southern Utah University and in the SUU Honors Program by developing an understanding of the complete student experience at college and the interdisciplinary nature of an Honors education. The class will emphasize seminar-style discussions and teamwork, develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and explore issues related to holistic student health and wellbeing. This one-credit seminar course is required of all new Honors students. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students study a specific topic or theme from a variety of academic disciplines and perspectives. Critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, research methods, and written and oral communication skills are stressed. This course is taught by an interdisciplinary faculty team. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students will engage in learning activities to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, and research skillsets necessary to investigate complex interdisciplinary questions and problems thoroughly. Working closely with colleagues from different academic disciplines, students will hone their abilities to inquire, analyze, and lay the methodological groundwork required for scholarly projects that extend beyond the confines of a single semester. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students will excel at thinking critically, conducting research, solving problems, and communicating arguments by refining the skillsets necessary to disseminate scholarly work at an academic conference or via publication. Working closely with colleagues from different disciplines, students will explore complex problems; conduct appropriate research; discover viable solutions; create academic papers, posters, or presentations; and polish those products for dissemination at an appropriate venue. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Service learning offers students an opportunity to connect classroom content with real-life experiences. It provides an opportunity to teach students about responsible citizenship through collaborating with members of the community. Students will sign a contract with the Honors Director prior to starting the project. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students conduct an in-depth investigation of an issue, topic, or theme not readily available in existing academic departments or programs at SUU. Critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, research methods, and written and oral communication skills are stressed. The course is taught by an expert in the subject matter and may include team teaching. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Under the customized supervision of a faculty mentor, students will prepare a capstone project appropriate to the problems, issues, and research methods of the student’s discipline, which will represent the culmination of their work in the Honors Program and prepare them for advanced study. Students are required to provide a written document or thesis representing this capstone and present it to an appropriate audience. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $0 Fee Students desiring to pursue a topic in more detail, conduct undergraduate research, or study a topic on a subject the University does not offer may contract with the Honors Director for one-on-one guidance. Students are encouraged to meet with the Honors Director prior to enrolling in the course to discuss their independent study plans. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
