Honors 程序

Honors 程序

HONORS PROGRAM

文森斯大学荣誉课程向所有专业的优秀学生开放 who wish to develop their talents to the fullest. Through a combination of honors 课程,领导机会,文化活动和创造性活动,荣誉 该计划旨在提高参与的学生的智力生活 as well as the University's academic community.

荣誉课程的学生因参与这一特殊课程而备受瞩目 程序. ACADEMIC HONORS 可能是荣誉学生和其他学生的额外区别 澳门足球博彩官方网址. 荣誉项目肯定有它的优势,包括奖学金,丰富 activities, and special academic benefits.

BENEFITS OF HONORS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

  1. A breadth and depth of knowledge and skills that employees prioritize
  2. 一个学习社区,为成绩优异的学生提供交流的机会
  3. 领导的机会和个性化的学习机会与教师
  4. Field trips and social events
  5. 独特的,增强的学习机会,经验和主要计划的项目 课程
  6. 课程满足大学核心课程要求,以及阅读/写作和 speaking intensive requirements 
  7. Program participation scholarship of 关于 $250 each semester
  8. 居住在澳门足球博彩官方网址宿舍的学生每学期可获得高达500美元的住房补助金 并优先与其他高gpa和优等生一起住在宿舍
  9. 申请额外奖学金和指导的机会
  10. Official transcript reflects Honors Program course completion

WHAT DO I ACTUALLY DO IN THE HONORS PROGRAM?

Good question! 荣誉课程的要求是灵活的,反应灵敏的 to your academic goals, interests, and course schedules. The requirements include 有趣和有益的课程项目,指导独立研究和专业 development opportunities all throughout your time at 澳门足球博彩官方网址.  These activities and experiences 在三个主要要求中完成,每学期完成一个要求. The requirements are explained below.

REQUIREMENT I: HONORS SEMINAR COURSE

荣誉研讨会是一门探究周围文化现象的通识教育课程 the world and throughout history.  Honors Seminar is a Writing/Reading and Speaking 强化课程,满足UCC选修课要求,具体取决于您的学位 计划. It’s the only “stand-alone” course required for the 程序.

In Honors Seminar, we’ll study major foundational elements of society; they may include 政府,科技,医药,艺术和表达,不平等,宗教,还有 更多.  We study these issues in order to see how they continually reoccur, especially in society today.  As a part of this study, one goal is to study the leaders 过去的(国王、哲学家、革命者)和现在的(科技天才、商业) 领导者,总统)并找出他们塑造文化的角色,这样澳门足球博彩官方网址就能看到 how possible it is to shape ours for the future.

REQUIREMENT II: HONORS IMPACT PROJECT

Do you want to get the most you can out of your major? Do you want to best prepare yourself for your dream career? The Honors Impact connects the Honors experience to the major course. You’ll work individually with a faculty member from your major and 开发一个“荣誉影响”来完成,这样你就可以获得额外的经验 洞察你的职业领域——超越班上其他人所做的. 这门课 计入你的专业学分,并且它被列为荣誉课程 as well on your transcript.

Honors Impact components might include one or more of the following:

  • 一个额外的以研究为基础的项目,以一篇论文或报告的形式结束.
  • 对课程主题的独特探索或体验,可能通过实习 or service project.
  • 在班级会议上,通过领导讨论或示范,积极领导任务 as applicable.
  • 在班会之外扮演积极的领导角色,提供支持和指导 通过同侪辅导/学习会议或其他指导,为班上的其他学生提供帮助 和服务.

REQUIREMENT III: HONORS CAPSTONE RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

荣誉项目希望给所有学生一个机会去探索他们所关心的项目 关于. 它可能是你的专业,也可能是你感兴趣的东西 in investigating. 几乎任何事情都可以成为顶点研究项目,包括研究 论文、新作品或创作、示范、实习和服务学习项目; and much more.  You work with a faculty member to complete the research and develop the appropriate project for you. After you’re done, you share your findings and celebrate 你在文森斯大学社区、你的家人和你自己的成就 朋友.

此外,你还将协助举办研讨会,邀请来自教育、商业、 politics, and other community and thought leaders. These seminars serve as valuable 网络机会,以便在文森斯大学之外建立关系.  

最后,你把你所有的工作放在一起创建一个荣誉作品集,包括 荣誉课程的主要项目和其他最能帮助你做好准备的材料 for your future endeavors, tailored to your goals and discipline.

感兴趣?

完成这些要求后,你将对你的主题有更广泛的了解 (你知道雇主会喜欢的)以及更好的批判性思维能力 解决问题(这是雇主们经常告诉澳门足球博彩官方网址的他们最擅长的两项素质) want in employees, regardless of major or job). You’ll develop 朋友hips and cultivate 与老师和其他人的联系将在你多年之后跟随你 高中. 最后,但肯定不是最不重要的,你会节省一点钱,谢谢 to the stipends and scholarships provided for Honors 学生. Sounds like a win-win for everyone, right?

HONOR STUDENT TESTIMONIALS


“获得探索新城市的机会,同时学习创新 这些有趣的信息,只需要几顿早餐的代价, is certainly one that is rare to come by. On my trip to the National Collegiate Honors 然而,在密苏里州堪萨斯城的NCHC会议上,这个特殊的场合恰恰是 what was presented to me. I traveled with my Honors Contemporary Civilization professor, 夫人. 劳雷尔·史密斯,10月20日至23日到堪萨斯城参加迷人的 和信息会议,作为学生主持人,并探索城市."

- Jordan Hertau, Honors Program member

“我刚刚被评为2009-2010年度全美杰出学术奖. 我也是 唯一的学生,也是唯一的国际学生在学校 receive this honor and award.  Yet, I know i would not be able to get it without you, who always teach me patiently, have my back  and support me always. Therefore, may 这一荣誉不属于我,而是属于所有曾经有过爱,并将永远充满爱的人 me and  supporting me no matter what comes my way."

- Eva Lam, Phi Theta Kappa member

"I can't imagine a better group of leaders at 澳门足球博彩官方网址.  I am most proud of 澳门足球博彩官方网址 as the foundation for everything that I have done regarding my education. Much of the motivation and 鼓励我追求更高的目标直接来自于你(澳门足球博彩官方网址荣誉教授)。”.

- Cheyenne Riker, Honors Program member

Interested in meeting other students in Honors Program? Check out the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at HTTP://WWW.强.ORG/.

Contact Information


克里斯·里

Honors Program Director, Assistant Professor of English

电话:812-575-0595
电子邮件: CFAULK@VINU.EDU



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