College of Arts and Sciences
University Studies
See Interdisciplinary Studies.
University Honors Program
Professor Gregory O’Dea, Director
Enrollment in courses taught in the curriculum of the University Honors Program is restricted to members of the University Honors Program. The following courses make up the required curriculum for all members.
Freshman
- University Honors 100r (0)
- University Honors 101 (6)
- University Honors 102 (6)
- University Honors 120 (3)
Sophomore
- University Honors 200r (0)
- University Honors 214 (3)
- At least 4 hours from University Honors 103, 104, 105, 106 or 199
- 3 hours from University Honors 216, 217, 218, 219
Junior
- University Honors 300r (0)
- University Honors 315 (3)
- University Honors 316 (3)
Senior
- University Honors 400r (0)
- Departmental Honors 495r (4)
NOTE: Requirements for the selected degree and major program must be met. With approval, students in certain degree programs may alter the UHON curriculum schedule and/or extend their study beyond the fourth year in order to complete both UHON and degree program requirements. UHON students must complete the appropriate Honors Studies course (100, 200, 300, 400) each semester in residence.
For further information, contact the University Honors Program Office, 202 Guerry.
UNIVERSITY HONORS COURSES (UHON)
100r Freshman Honors Studies (0)
An introduction to the nature of University Honors education and a general orientation to the functions and resources of the University and the honors program. Designed to help University Honors freshmen better understand the Honors program curriculum, requirements, expectations, and procedures, to be familiar with University resources, and to prepare them to enter effectively into the intellectual life of the University. Fall and Spring semesters. Courses graded on a Satisfactory/No credit basis. Limited to University Honors Program students. Required in the first and second semester of the freshman year.
101, 102 Humanities I & II (6,6)
Selected authors from the traditional corpus of Western literature with emphasis on historical and intellectual contexts; analysis of specific texts through seminar discussion and written work. 101 fall/102 spring semester. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of instructor.
103 Fine Arts: Music History and Aesthetics (3)
A general review of the aesthetics and history of Western concert music. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of instructor.
104 Introduction to Art (3)
Consideration of the formal elements, design principles, and technical factors in the production of works of visual art. Examination of selected works representative of a broad range of functions, forms, styles, and artistic intentions. Comparisons between works of different periods. Designed to heighten perception, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of instructor.
105 Introduction to the Theatre (3)
A study of the theatre and its drama; examination of selected plays as representative types of drama, as products of a cultural milieu, and as works intended for performance. Special emphasis on acting and direction. Designed to heighten perception, appreciation, and enjoyment of a variety of forms of theatre. Limited to University Honors Program students; others with approval of instructor.
