The Honors Program is designed to recognize academically talented students and to provide them with a variety of challenging opportunities such as:

  • Studying a subject in more depth than a regular class allows
  • Exploring the interrelationship of knowledge
  • Developing their talents and creativity
  • Interacting with other talented students
  • Both students and faculty benefit from the increased intellectual stimulation provided by the program

Program options

Students have the option of enrolling in designated honors courses that have an additional two-credit component. Students meet weekly with the faculty member and up to ten other honors students to explore a topic in the subject area in depth. As a second option, after the student has completed at least one honors course, he or she may work with a faculty member on a special project that would demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge about a particular subject area. 

Privileges

Honors students, provided they meet program requirements, will graduate with Honors in the Honors Program, which will be reflected on their transcripts. 

For more information

Obtain printed materials, application forms and seminar schedules in Cascade Hall , outside room 145, or call 360.383.3567

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You can easily obtain an unofficial transcript through your ctcLink account.

 

Fall 2024 Seminars

SKILLS DISTRIBUTION
English 295C
Instructor: Jim Spaich
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Wednesdays

Writing in the Anthropocene: Contemplating a Changed Planet: Given the impact humans are making on the planet as we shape it to our needs and desires, some people are proposing that the current epoch be called the Anthropocene. The changes that are occurring to the Earth’s systems, especially post World War Two, are rapid and are known as the Great Acceleration. This seminar will facilitate observations about the Great Acceleration and the challenges we face as human impacts continue to compromise the life-sustaining forces of the planet. During this seminar those enrolled in the course will watch several documentary films, participate in significant conversation about the themes explored in these documentaries, and write analytical reflections about their own environmental concerns as they contemplate how they might proactively engage the significant ecological challenges that we are experiencing.

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DISTRIBUTION
Psychology 295 - Concurrent/prior enrollment in PSYC&100
Instructor: Erin Graham
Time: ONLINE

The Science of Happiness: The field of positive psychology studies the science behind happiness and well-being and seeks to uncover the ways in which psychological science can be used to improve our lives. This interactive and experiential seminar will give students the opportunity to examine the measurement and correlates of happiness and well-being across cultures, while also applying evidence-based practices to their own lives.

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DISTRIBUTION
Political Science 295
Instructor: Barry Maxwell
Time: Arranged

The Election of a U.S. President: This seminar traces the history of Presidential electoral politics and mechanisms using the final months of the current Presidential campaign as a case study. Seminar will examine campaign strategy, advertising and other communication mechanisms, including the internet and social media, finances, and get-out-the-vote efforts. Seminar will also include post-election analysis of what worked well and why (and what did not). Students will attend two hours per week of class for in-person or Zoom seminar discussions. In-person days/hours will be arranged by instructor at times convenient to all students.