UNIVERSITY HONORS (HONR)
All courses require permission of the Honors Program
HONR 1701. War, Peace, Justice and Human Survival. (3) (L) The relationships between individual and local, state and global
values are examined within the context of war, peace and justice. Special emphasis is placed upon problems
emergent with the introduction of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear
war. (Fall, Spring)
HONR 1702. Economic Welfare and International Communities.
(3) (W,X) Study of the impact of economic
institutions on international communities. Focus on development theories,
multinational institutions, international debt and
HONR 2701. Enrichment Seminar. (2) (A) Students attend a variety of events from the visual arts
and performing arts as well as special lectures. Through direct contact, this
course is intended to introduce students to events, both contemporary and
traditional, which they would not otherwise be exposed to. Short written reports and class discussion
required. (Fall, Spring)
HONR 2750. Community Service Laboratory. (1) This laboratory experience complements the classroom
learning associated with the four course University Honor sequence, Issues for
the 21st Century. Its purpose is to
investigate and demonstrate of how individuals can make a difference in the
human condition. Students enrolled attend weekly seminar meetings. Relationships between the volunteer
individual and community agencies served are examined within the context of
problem‑solving strategies and social/political justice. Emphasis is upon
problems emergent with the interaction between volunteers and low income, less
fortunate, under‑educated populations involved. Impact of volunteerism
upon human rights will be explored. Class discussion required. (Fall, Spring)
HONR 3700. University Honors Topics. (3) (W) (Variable
General Education credits) A small discussion oriented class team-taught
by faculty members from different disciplines on interdisciplinary topics. (On demand)
HONR 3701. Science, Technology and Human Values. (3) (V) A study of historical and contemporary issues in the
relationship between science and technology, on the one hand, and ethical,
religious and social concerns on the other hand. (Fall)
HONR 3702. Human Rights and Social Justice. (3) (W,C) Multicultural examination of the foundations of laws which
govern human communities and the means by which their authority is legitimated.
Justice and Human rights concepts will be considered from the perspectives of a
variety of intellectual traditions. (Spring)
HONR 3790. University Honors Thesis. (3) Prerequisites: Six hours of Honors course work and consent
of thesis director and University Honors Committee. Honors project directed by
faculty member. Students may also
present thesis ideas for group discussion and critical feedback. May be repeated for credit. (Spring, Fall)