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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
HONORS
Director of Honors Program
Dr. Tom Copeland
325-670-1533
HSU Box 16115
The Honors Program is designed to offer highly motivated,
exceptional students the opportunity to work within the
Honors community to pursue interests beyond the scope of
regularly formulated classes, under the direction of faculty
selected and approved to teach honors courses, in an
environment enlightened by Christian faith and values.
Program Objectives
1. To encourage and provide unique, varied and
interdisciplinary opportunities for students to actively
engage in the pursuit of knowledge;
2. To encourage and provide unique, varied and
interdisciplinary opportunities for free discussion and
exchange of ideas;
3. To encourage and provide unique and varied
opportunities for self-discovery and personal growth;
4. To encourage and provide opportunities for spiritual
growth and the integration of faith and intellect.
Courses in Honors
1301 Honors Colloquium
3301 Discourse in Aesthetics
3302 Discourse in Cultural Theory
3303 Discourse in Applied Science and Mathematics
3389, 4389 Independent Studies
4101,4102 Honors Capstone
Students graduating from the honors program are required
to complete an Honors Minor in Interdisciplinary
Studies. In some cases, depending on the major, Honors
courses may also satisfy Foundational Curriculum
requirements or the student’s major requirements. These
determinations will be made by the program director in
consultation with the University Registrar.
Admissions Criteria - Admission to the Honors Program
requires approval by the Honors Council. Formal
application to the Program includes a written essay and an
interview.
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: HISTORY
(HIST)
Credits
Minor: History (21 credits)
HIST 1301 U S History to 1876 .............................................. 3
HIST 1302 U S History since 1876 ......................................... 3
HIST 2301 History of Western Civilization to 1550................ 3
HIST 2302 History of Western Civilization Since 1550......... 3
HIST 3100 Historiography ...................................................... 1
HIST 3200 Seminar in Historical Writing ............................... 2
HIST 3306 Studies in World History....................................... 3
HIST upper level elective ........................................................ 3
TOTAL.................................................................................. 21
ANY DEGREE
MINOR: HONORS
(HONR)
Credits
Minor: Honors (23 credits)
HONR 1301 Honors Colloquium .............................................3
BIBL 1301H Old Testament Survey or
BIBL 1302H New Testament Survey .......................................3
HONR 3301 Discourse in Aesthetics .......................................3
HONR 3302 Discourse in Cultural Theory...............................3
HONR 3303 Discourse in Science/Math ..................................3
HONR 4101 and 4102 Honors Capstone..................................2
6 Upper level credits to enhance major.....................................6
TOTAL...................................................................................23