Students who began undergraduate studies prior to Fall 2019 and who complete the four Honors Colloquia may pursue a primary or secondary major in History by following the arrangement instituted in Fall 2019 OR (if they prefer) by the arrangement that existed when they began undergraduate studies. That arrangement was as follows: Complete the 4… Continue Reading »
NOTE: The scheme described below was instituted in Fall 2019. (If you began your undergraduate studies prior to Fall 2019, scroll down to find link to the scheme that applies to you.) Students who complete the four Honors Colloquia may pursue a primary or secondary major in History by completing 24 credits as follows: 9… Continue Reading »
NOTE: The equivalencies below are effective as of Fall 2015.
Semester |
Honors Course | Counts for |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (first year) | HONS 1101 Colloquium on the Ancient World (6 credits) |
ETHICS (3 credits) ENGL 1201 – Core English I (3 credits) |
| Spring (first year) | HONS 1102 Colloquium on the Medieval World (6 credits) |
Arts & Sciences course from Historical Contexts (3 credits) CORE 1101 – Journey of Transformation (3 credits)Note: Credit for CORE 1101 will not be given until completion of both HONS 1101 and HONS1102 |
| Fall (second year) | HONS 2103 Colloquium on the Early Modern World (6 credits) |
Arts & Sciences course from Social and Political Engagement (3 credits) ENGL 1202 – Core English II (3 credits) |
| Spring (second year) | HONS 2105 Colloquium on the Contemporary World (6 credits) |
Arts & Sciences course from Identity and Difference (3 credits) CORE 2101 – Christianity & Culture in Dialogue (3 credits)Note: Credit for CORE 2101 will not be given until completion of both HONS 2103 and HONS2105 |
| Third or Fourth Year | HONS 5101 Honors Thesis/Project (3 credits) | Senior Research Project or Thesis NOTE: This arrangement can go the other way, with the senior project or thesis in the student’s major replacing HONS 5101. This is determined based on the student’s area of interest and which course would provide the more complete opportunity for advisement in that area. |
Participation in the Honors Program is compatible with all 4 year undergraduate majors and programs at Seton Hall and with nearly all dual-degree programs. The only dual-degree program that is not compatible with Honors is the B.S. Biology/DPT Physical Therapy Program. In addition, the Honors Colloquia are recognized by several departments as sources for content… Continue Reading »
PRIMARY MAJOR IN ENGLISH FOR STUDENTS IN THE HONORS PROGRAM (33 credits) All students who pass HONS 1101 and HONS1102 receive credit for ENGL 1201 and ENGL 1202 English majors who pass HONS 2105 receive credit for ENGL 2205 Literary Genres and Precedents, which counts for a Thematic/Comparative category Advanced Elective in English Otherwise, they… Continue Reading »
The 1st Colloquium in Honors counts for 6 credits in Classical Studies. Students who complete the 1st Colloquium may complete a minor or a secondary major in Classical Studies as follows: Minor: 4 additional Classical Studies courses (12 credits); the choice of which 4 Classical Studies courses is up to the student Major: 6 courses (18 credits)… Continue Reading »
In most cases, students who have completed the 4 Honors Colloquia may obtain a secondary major in Catholic Studies (CAST) as follows: complete five (3 credit) upper level CAST courses complete the Integrating/Capstone Seminar in CAST. Students wishing to pursue this option must contact the Dept. of Catholic Studies to discuss particulars. Typically, this should… Continue Reading »
Honors Program students wishing to pursue a major in Religion should call the Dept. of Religion (973-761-9480) to seek an appointment with the Department Chair to work out a program of study in accordance with their particular interests. The department usually requires 12 credits in Religion for students who have completed the four Honors Colloquia.
Students who complete the four Honors Colloquia may pursue a primary or secondary major in Political Science as follows: The four Honors Colloquia count toward 12 credits of the Political Science major, specifically: Western Political Thought (3 credits), and three Political Science electives. Beyond this, the remaining requirements for the major are: POLS 1211 United… Continue Reading »
NOTE: This is intended for students who wish to pursue Philosophy as a secondary major (students choosing Philosophy as their primary major should consult with the Chairperson of Philosophy to work out a specific program). Students who complete the four Honors Colloquia may obtain a secondary major in Philosophy by completing additional philosophy coursework as follows: Three… Continue Reading »