Courses

There are two types of Honors classes. The first is designed to fulfill requirements in UM’s General Education program. The second type of Honors course consists of upper-level seminars and learning experiences best considered in an interdisciplinary context.

Students must earn an “A” or “B” in a course for it to count as Honors credit. To remain active in the program, students must take at least one Honors course every academic year.

General education Honors courses are designated sections of general education courses that fulfill the University of Montevallo’s general education requirements. These courses vary by semester, but have previously included:

• Honors First-Year Seminar (HNRS 101)
• History of World Civilizations for Honors I & II (HIST 103 & HIST 104)
• Honors Composition I & II (ENG 103 & ENG 104)
• Honors Global Literature (ENG 233 & ENG 234)
• Honors Foundations of Oral Communication (COMS 102)
• Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 111)
• Honors Ethics (PHIL 221)
• Honors Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 202)
• Honors Introductory Sociology (SOC 102)
• Honors Nature of Mathematics (MATH 155)
• Honors Introductory Biology (BIO 107)
• Invitation to Listening for Honors (MUS 122)
• Honors Introduction to Theatre (THEA 122)
  

Every semester, Honors students also have the opportunity to take a variety of specialized classes. These courses include:

HNRS 308, a one-credit hour colloquium course that follows the Special Topics model of course design and that is generally open only to Honors students. Topics change every semester and this course may be taken more than once.

HNRS 209, 309, and 409, three-credit hour seminars that follow the Special Topics model of course design and are generally cross-listed. Topics change every semester and these courses may be taken more than once.

The Golson Seminar (HNRS 400), a one-credit hour seminar designed to help prepare Honors students for their post-collegiate careers. Named for Dr. Eva Golson, former Professor of English at the University of Montevallo.

Honors Internship (HNRS 475), a variable credit hour course that allows Honors students to earn credit for internship work.

Honors Thesis (HNRS 490), a variable credit hour course that allows Honors students to delve into a subject matter of their choosing in order to enhance their academic experience. The Honors thesis can be a traditional research paper or it can be a creative project, such as an art installation with a critical explanation. It can be an extension of a major capstone class, can be combined with Undergraduate Research, or can be a standalone experience.