Honors Program

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Objectives:

The Honors Program at the University of Maine at Augusta offers those students who have demonstrated intellectual potential and personal commitment an enriched academic experience. Not only will studies at UMA be enhanced socially and intellectually, but the honors student will be better prepared to continue advanced studies and bring academic talents and abilities to the attention of prospective employers.

The Honors Program is not a separate degree program, but is designed to augment the course work required for a degree. In most cases, honors courses can be substituted for required or elective credits.

Any student, upon the recommendation of the director of the Honors Program, may register for an honors course without being formally admitted into the program. However, to graduate from the program with honors designation, a student must meet the specific requirements of the Honors Program.

Admissions Requirement to the Honors Program:

3.3 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher
Application Form
Letter of Intent
Three letters of reference

Honors Baccalaureate Requirements (18-21 Credit Hours):

HON 208 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies 3 CR
HON 308 - Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar 3 CR
XXX xxxH Capstone course in the area of the student’s major or equivalent course 3 CR. Students must seek an H designation for their major capstone requirement to fulfill this requirement. See below for details.

Complete 9-12* credits from the following courses.

A proposal for any independent studies course must be submitted by the student to the Intercollegiate Council for approval.

HON 188 - The Interdisciplinary Colloquium 1 CR
HON 294 - Honors Independent Studies 3 CR
HON 330 - Honors Service Learning Experience 1-6 CR
HON 394 - Honors Independent Studies 3 CR
HON 494 - Honors Independent Studies 3 CR
HON xxx: Honors Course Designation 3 CR
XXX xxxH: any non-honors course may be taken as an H designated course with instructor’s permission. The instructor must be consulted no later than the third week of the term. A proposal for an H designation must be submitted by the student to the Intercollegiate Council for approval.

Advising Notes:

* Honors Program students have the option of completing 45 hours of community service in lieu of one honors free elective. This waiver does not carry credit on the student’s permanent record.