Honors (HONR)

HONR 101. Honors First-Year Seminar "Enduring Questions. 1 Unit.

n this foundational seminar, first-year Honors students engage in a rigorous interdisciplinary exploration of an enduring question that has shaped human understanding across time and cultures. Through close reading and critical analysis of seminal texts from the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, students develop advanced skills in research, writing, and scholarly discourses. The course includes experiential components that challenge students to apply their learning to real-world contexts and introduces them to project-based learning in preparation for a multi-year, interdisciplinary project that will be the cornerstone of their Honors experience. Writing Enhanced course.

HONR 102. Honors Project. 0.5 Units.

This course equips students with foundational skills for interdisciplinary research and scholarship. Students conceptualize a small-scale project that bridges their academic interests with real-world applications, exploring diverse ways to create social impact through policy, business, and community engagement. Prerequisite: HONR 101.

HONR 201. Honors Workshop. 0.5 Units.

Building on HONR 102, this workshop guides students in designing and initiating sustainable small-scale projects that combine academic insights with practical applications. Emphasizing collaboration and leadership development, students lay the groundwork for impactful scholarly, creative, or entrepreneurial endeavors. Prerequisite: HONR 102.

HONR 202. Honors Praxis. 0.5 Units.

In this course, students lead, complete, and reflect upon the small-scale projects initiated in HONR 201, under the supervision of an Honors faculty member. They showcase their innovative approaches to scholarship and leadership, demonstrating the diverse ways in which they have created social impact and laying the foundation for their NEXUS projects. Prerequisite: HONR 201.

HONR 285. Honors Independent Study. 1 Unit.

HONR 297. Honors Internship. 0.5 or 1 Units.

This course provides an opportunity for honors students to apply their interdisciplinary classroom experiences to the complex world of work in an approved setting. Course assignments will focus on developing students' professional and career readiness competencies through research and reflective writing assignments, development of an ePortfolio, and a site supervisor performance evaluation. These assignments will require a commitment to integrated ways of thinking and learning, creativity, introspection, and self-discovery. Full-unit internships require a minimum of 140 hours for the semester; half-unit internships require a minimum of 70 hours for the semester. Prerequisites: HONR 202 and permission of instructor. The Honors Stipend may be used towards the HONR 297 internship experience. Enrollment in an internship course requires students to attend an orientation prior to beginning work at their internship site. For more information regarding internship orientations, please contact Career & Professional Development at career@stetson.edu or 386-822-7315. Prerequisite: HONR 202. Offered at least once a year, typically in the summer term.

HONR 301. Honors Junior Seminar. 1 Unit.

In their junior or senior year, students participate in a seminar focused on the question, “What does it mean to lead a life that matters?” The seminar is coordinated with the major lecture series on campus (e.g., Values Council Lecture Series and Woodrow Wilson Fellows Lectures). Students prepare for their Honors Oral Exam by substantively revising their Credo. Prerequisite: HONR 202. Writing enhanced course. Junior Seminar.

HONR 385. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.

HONR 395. Teaching Apprenticeship. 0.5 Units.

Pass/Fail only. By permission of the instructor. May be repeated once.

HONR 401. Best Books Club. 0.0 Units.

In this workshop, taken concurrently with HONR 301, students further develop their NEXUS projects by engaging in collaborative brainstorming sessions, peer feedback, and storytelling exercises. The NEXUS project is a multi-year, interdisciplinary endeavor that challenges Honors students to integrate their learning from across the curriculum and apply it to real-world problems, culminating in a significant scholarly, creative, or entrepreneurial project that demonstrates their ability to create meaningful social impact. Prerequisite: HONR 201-202. Co-requisite: HONR 301.

HONR 402. Best Books Club. 0.0 Units.

Building upon the work done in HONR 401, students in this workshop continue to refine and implement their NEXUS projects. They engage in advanced storytelling techniques, learn strategies for project management and collaboration, and prepare to present their projects to a wider audience. Prerequisite: HONR 401.

HONR 485. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.

HONR 490. Special Topics. 0.5 or 1 Units.

HONR 499. Honors Oral Exam and Credo Presentation. 0.0 Units.

Pass/Fail only. In this capstone experience, students celebrate their intellectual and creative growth through the NEXUS projects. They reflect on the social impact of their work and showcase their collaborative and interdisciplinary skills through engaging presentations. This event highlights the transformative power of the Honors experience, emphasizing students' academic achievements and personal development. Prerequisite: HONR 402.