Honors Program REQUIREMENTS

Students admitted to the program remain in good standing by completing a 16-credit hour program of honors courses, maintaining a 3.000 GPA, and completing a student-designed honors project under the direction of a faculty mentor and in consultation with the Honors Director.  

Honors Program Course Descriptions

Introduction to Honors - Select four credits from the following: 4

• HON 179R Reflections of the Self: Stroke of Genius
• HON 210 Introduction to Critical Thinking

Development in Honors - Select four credits from the following: 4

• HON 279B Reflections on the Common Good: Critical Writing & Research
• HON 211 Critical Writing and Research

Exploration in Honors - Select eight credits from the following: 8

• HON 311 Honors Seminar: Issues in the Discipline
• HON 410 Senior Honors Project

Either HON 311 (under a different topic) or HON 410 may be repeated. An approved study abroad experience worth at least four credits can count for an HON 311. HON 410 is not required; however, students must complete and present an Senior Honors Thesis. Total Credits Required: 16

Transfer students and students accepted into the Honors Program after they have started their ODU coursework will take coursework according to the chart below. Students must have at least four semesters remaining at ODU to apply.