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HON 300 Critical Thinking & Writing

An introduction to the principles and standards for thinking and communicating clearly and effectively. Intended to improve the student's ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate issues, ideas, and problems.  3 credits

HON 301 Honors Colloquium

A topical seminar which analyzes selected critical writings pertaining to a central idea or theme (e.g. "the concept of utopia"). The course provides practice in the application of the principles and instruments of criticism.  3 credits

Honors Electives*

6 credits from the following:

HON 294 Honors Independent Studies
HON 295Honors Readings I
HON 299 Honors Group Tutorial
XXX 000H Honors Directed Studies
(non-HON course contracted for Honors credit)

HON 210 Honors Project

The honors seminar is intended to provide advanced work for students and is designed to challenge them to explore intensively issues of their choice. The culmination is a research paper, performance, or an artistic work, usually in the student's major field.  3 cr

Total credit hours: 15

Upon completion of the UMA Associate Degree Honors requirements, a student may continue in the Bachelor's Degree Honors Program.  Completion of six additional hours of honors electives and HON 401 Leadership seminar or HON 410 Senior Honors Thesis are required.