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 Designation | 34-53 |
| Required Courses | 16 |
| HON 101 Origins of Western Values-Antiquity [PERS] | 4 |
| HON 111 Fine Art: Modern Sources [HUME] or | 4 |
| HON 201 Origins of Western Values - Medieval to Modern [PERS] | 4 |
| HON 211 The Social Sciences [INTT] | 4 |
| Required 300 and 400 Level Electives | 12 |
| Choose from the following in any combination: | |
| HON 301 World Cultures: A Humanities Perspective [SOCR] | 4 |
| HON 302 World Cultures: Social Sciences [SOCR] | 4 |
| HON 495 Special Topics | 2 - 4 |
| Honors Contract Courses* | 1-12 |
| Other Requirements | 6-25 |
| MA 115 Precalculus [QUAR] or equivalent | 4 |
| 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.
Bulletin Year:
2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.