Description
What is the Honors College?
The Richland Honors College is an intensive 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, 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 answered yes to the questions above, then the Richland Honors College is the program of study for you. In the Honors College, you will be able to complete an intensive and 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.