The Honors Program prepares civic scholars committed to the pursuit of knowledge that leads to ethical action in their communities and beyond. Courses are designed to challenge students intellectually so that they will become engaged in civic life outside the walls of the classroom. The program emphasizes the exchange of ideas across traditional disciplines and readies students to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. Students have a variety of course offerings from which to choose, many of which can also fulfill General Education (Veritas) requirements so that completion of the program is possible for all majors at the College. In addition to the program requirements listed here, Honors students can minor in Civic Studies through their HON coursework by meeting additional requirements.
Contact Information
honors@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will successfully be able to:
- Employ critical thinking in the pursuit of knowledge across disciplines
- Construct persuasive and civil arguments
- Formulate a framework for ethical decision-making
- Evaluate effective models of community engagement that promote human flourishing
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Honors Program.
Program Requirements
Program Credits: 20
Minimum Grade: B
Program Required Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 4 |
| The Responsible Self | |
| And Dignity for All | |
| |
| 16 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Residency Requirement: 30
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Honors Program Graduates
Minimum GPA for Webster Scholar Designation: 3.5
