Program Overview

Liberal Arts – Honors

A Strong Foundation for Earning a Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond

Program Overview

The Honors experience puts you in a unique learning community of motivated students and faculty. The program is designed to help you earn a bachelor's degree, and beyond. In it, you will develop advanced skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking within the context of intellectual discussions. Our Honors students have gone on to successfully pursue a wide range of educational options at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

Program Details

• Program Duration: 2 Year Program
• Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• Total Credit Hours: 61

About This Program

The Honors curriculum is designed to serve students who plan to advance into professional life through demanding undergraduate and graduate programs in competitive colleges and universities. Honors prepares its graduates to be exemplary students at their transfer institutions by training them to excel in their mastery of the subtleties of intertextual interpretation, and to understand the role of theory in academics, including knowledge of a range of standard theoretical orientations in the Liberal Arts. Courses in the Honors curriculum stress practice in formal academic presentation in both speaking and writing, and practice in the conventions of academic discourse and behavior.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply academic modes of reading and writing to the interpretation of texts.
• Apply professional speaking and listening skills to participation in verbal academic discourse.
• Demonstrate comprehensive analysis and critical thinking skills in relation to various academic modes and across disciplines.
• Describe and utilize various academic approaches with particular attention to diverse issues related to race, gender, class, sexuality, culture, and time period.
• Work constructively to shape discourse and build knowledge in a cohort model

Program Requirements

• Program Entry Requirements: This program is open to all interested students at the time of entry to the College. Students are required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry. Those students identified as needing developmental course work will be provided with a faculty and/or current Honors student mentor. These students must satisfactorily complete the appropriate Developmental English courses before taking Honors courses. All Honors students must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program. Before registering for Honors classes for the first time, students must attend an informational session with the Honors faculty.
• General Education Requirements: All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form.
• Program of Study and Graduation Requirements: To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts-Honors, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as prescribed (27 credits of which must be in Honors designated courses, including 2 Honors writing courses) and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Course Sequence

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Transfer Opportunities

• A private university known for its diverse academic programs and global perspective, located in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
• Public university in central Pennsylvania offering diverse programs.
• A private Catholic university in Radnor, Pennsylvania, known for its commitment to social justice and community engagement.
• A private liberal arts college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• A historically Black public university known for rigorous academic programs, dedicated faculty, and supportive student learning resources.
• A private Christian university known for its faith-based education.
• A Catholic institution nestled in Immaculata, Pennsylvania, offering a transformative educational experience rooted in faith and service.
• A private research university offering nearly 200 programs, featuring a diverse array of majors for both undergraduate and graduate students.
• A private Catholic university in Philadelphia, known for diverse programs and academic excellence.
• A public research university in Philadelphia, offering diverse programs and a vibrant campus experience.

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