Honors Program Frequently Asked Questions

The Honors Program at Clayton State University creates opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills as well as accelerate the development of their academic careers.

If you are planning to attend graduate or professional school or you wish to undertake a serious study of the liberal arts, the Honors Program can help. Honors Program coursework focuses on analytical skills, research, writing, and discussion of ideas. Moreover, honors students have research opportunities in their major course of study and the chance to study abroad. Honors Program courses feature an interactive approach to teaching and learning and dedicated professors.

The Honors Program has two tracks, University Honors (for students entering the Program with fewer than 30 hours of college credit) and College Honors (for students entering the Program with 30 or more hours of college credit). To qualify for the University Honors Program, you must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. To qualify for the College Honors Program, you must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Check for eligibility

There are a number of benefits in joining the Honors Program. They include the following:

• Enhanced course sections reserved for Honor students
• Early registration
• Honors Seal on diploma
• Honors recognition at commencement

Most graduate schools value Honors Program graduates. It is a distinction that demonstrates students' willingness to develop both their academic and leadership potential.

There will be many opportunities to meet other Honors students through participation in the Honors Student Association, service projects, and Honors classes.

To graduate with the Honors Program distinction, students entering the Program with fewer than 30 hours of college credit must complete a total of 18 hours of credit from Honors courses.Students entering the Program with 30 or more hours of college credit must complete a total of 9 hours of credit from Honors courses. Check for eligibility

Honors courses are designed exclusively for the Honors Program. These courses are often interdisciplinary or based on a contemporary theme.

Honors sections are sections of honors courses designed for Honors students. Such courses usually allow for more independent learning or innovative approaches than traditional courses.

Contract Courses allow students to enhance a regular course for honors credit.

Independent Study Courses allow students to work one-on-one with a faculty member on an independent study course.

Study Abroad Courses may be counted as three (3) honors credits for every semester.

Research Assistant Honors students working with a faculty member on an approved research project may earn up to 1 honors credit for every 10 hours worked.

No. All majors are accepted in the Honors Program.

All Honors students will receive the Honors seal on their diplomas. Honors students wear the Honors medallion at graduation.

Honors courses generally require more work than other courses. The courses cover much of the same material as regular classes but expect more from the student.

In order to stay in the Honors program, you must earn a minimum of 30 activity/service hours and all honors students must attend at least two Honors Speakers Series Forum talks each semester. Honors students are also required to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

To apply to become a member of the Honors Program, fill out theHonors Program Application

Also, you can contact the Honors director, Dr. Eric Bridges.