Honors Program Certificate

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The Honors Program offers academically excellent students a variety of enrichment opportunities to assist them in attaining their full academic potential.

Before enrolling in this program, students must meet certain requirements:

Incoming freshmen, with less than 12 college credits, must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.5 at an accredited high school, and scored 90 or higher on both the reading and writing portions of the College assessment tests.
OR
Continuing students must have completed at least 12 college credits in courses numbered 100 or higher, with a GPA of 3.5 or better.
- Complete HON 101 - Honors Colloquium with a grade of B or better.

Special Admissions Program:

You are not fully admitted to this program until you have fulfilled the requirements listed above. See the website or an advisor for details.

Required Courses:

To earn this certificate, students must complete a minimum of 15 credits of Honors coursework with an overall 3.5 GPA.

Required Core Course

A grade of B or better is required for graduation.

HON 101 - Honors Colloquium 3 Credits

Subtotal: 3 Credits

Required Support Courses

A grade of B or better is required for graduation.

Electives - Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:

HON 210 - College Honors Advisory Council 1 Credits
HON 244 - Honors Field Excursions 1-3 Credits
HON 296 - Honors Independent Study Project 1-3 Credits
WRT 101HC - English Composition I: Honors 3 Credits
WRT 102HC - English Composition II: Honors 3 Credits
Honors Courses in any Prefix 3-12 Credits **
Honors Contracts in regular courses 3-12 Credits ***

Subtotal: 12 Credits

Total Credits as Displayed: 15 Credits

** See the class schedule for current offerings.
*** To start an Honors Contract you must have completed HON 101 . Meet with an Honors Coordinator at any campus or contact us at https://pima.edu/academics-programs/specialized-programs/honors-program/honors-contact-us.html