A specific course of study is not required for this program. Students who participate in the Honors Program will declare a major in an academic department. Students may earn one of the following honors designations: Full Honors with World Language Studies, Full Honors, Upper Division Honors, or Lower Division Honors.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Honors Program department page.

Total Credits Required 0
Total Credits Required for Designation34-53

Required Courses16
HON 101 Origins of Western Values-Antiquity [Div I] 4
HON 111 Modern Art-European Sources [Div IV] or4
     HON 112 Modern Art-American Sources (4 cr.) [Div IV]
HON 201 Origins of Western Values-Medieval to Modern [Div I] 4
HON 211 The Social Sciences [Div II] 4
Required 300 and 400 Level Electives12
Choose from the following in any combination:
HON 301 World Cultures: A Humanities Perspective [Div I] 4
HON 302 World Cultures: Social Sciences [Div II] 4
HON 495 Special Topics 2 - 4
Honors Contract Courses*1-12

Other Requirements6-25
MA 115 Precalculus [Div II] or equivalent4
Capstone Experience**Variable
World Language Requirement***

*Students must obtain a “B” (3.00) or better to receive the “H” designation for honors contract courses.  See the Honors advisor for details.

**See Honors advisor for details.

***Students who place out of the 202 level are required to take at least 4 credits of course work taught in another language at NMU to receive this designation.