Description
What is the Honors College?
The Richland Honors College is a program of study designed to graduate an academically prepared student who can compete globally and act locally, and one who is mindful of the responsibility of leadership in a world that values social justice and equitability, environmental stewardship, and economic fairness.
What does that mean to you?
Are you intellectually curious? Do you want more personal involvement in your classes, from choosing texts and study topics to leading class discussions? Do you enjoy small, discussion-oriented classes with great teachers? Do you like thinking, discussing, reading and writing, and are you excited about developing those skills? If you are the student described above, then the Richland Honors College is the program of study for you. In the Honors College, you will be able to complete a creatively formulated, transferable course of study designed to help you develop the habit of asking good questions, understand diverse points of view, and become a more effective listener and critical thinker. The class format will also emphasize experiential learning and community engagement opportunities. This academic experience will encourage you to draw meaningful connections between your education and your life experiences and will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be a builder of sustainable local and world community.
How can I participate in the Richland Honors College?
Becoming part of the Honors College is as easy as enrolling in an honors designated course that matches your particular interests or educational needs. Enroll in one or more Honors courses identified in the Richland Course Schedule. Qualifications are usually the same as for any credit course in the schedule. Remember, these are smaller, discussion-oriented classes emphasizing reading, writing, and collaboration with your peers. Scan the list of courses provided in the Academic Enrichment Brochure, printed each fall and spring semesters, or consult the list here on the Honors pages. When you successfully complete the course, it will be flagged as “Honors” on your college transcript. If you need more help, contact the Honors College in the Academic Enrichment Office and an honors advisor will help you decide the best choices for your academic plan. If all you want is to take a few honors courses because you like the format or the challenge, welcome aboard – but if you want to stretch your education wings a bit more – consider applying to become an Honors College Scholar and graduate with an honors designation on your transfer transcript.