Honors College Courses

HC 101H. Liberal Arts: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

This course will introduce students to the intellectual culture of liberal arts scholarship and provide a foundation in academic reading, analysis, and writing.

HC 199H. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 221H. Arts and Letters Inquiry: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Introduction to critical inquiry in Arts and Letters fields such as literature, philosophy, language, religion, and the visual and performing arts. In this writing-intensive course students will use disciplinary methodologies to develop skills in evidence-based argument.

HC 222H. Honors College Arts and Letters. 4 Credits.

Literary history and modes of literary analysis and interpretation: modern literature.

HC 223H. Honors College Arts and Letters. 4 Credits.

Research in literature.

HC 231H. Social Science Inquiry: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Introduction to critical inquiry in Social Science fields such as history, economics, anthropology, sociology, political science, law, business, geography, communication, and education. In this writing-intensive course students will use disciplinary methodologies to develop skills in evidence-based argument.

HC 232H. Honors College Social Science. 4 Credits.

Introduction to methods of historical inquiry and to major historical trends in a global framework; focuses on modern history.

HC 233H. Honors College Social Science. 4 Credits.

Research in history.

HC 241H. Scientific Inquiry: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Introduction to critical inquiry in science fields such as chemistry, earth science, biology, mathematics, physics, engineering, neuroscience, biological anthropology, data science, and human physiology. In this writing-intensive course students will use disciplinary methodologies to develop skills in evidence-based argument.

HC 277H. Thesis Orientation. 2 Credits.

Introduction to the Clark Honors College thesis process; provides an overview of early steps and preparatory activities for the thesis.

HC 301H. Research and Writing: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

An introduction to research including development of research questions, methodology, analysis, and presentation of results.
Prereq: HC 221H, HC 231H, HC 241H.

HC 399H. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 401H. Research: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 403H. Thesis. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 404H. Internship: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

Repeatable twice for a maximum of 16 credits.

HC 405H. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 406H. Practicum: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 407H. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable. The 2-credit thesis seminar supports early work on the honors thesis.

HC 408H. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-12 Credits.

Topics include Thesis Orientation. Repeatable.

HC 409H. Terminal Project. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 410H. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

HC 421H. Honors College Arts and Letters Colloquium: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Repeatable. Offered in a range of topics with an emphasis on arts and letters. Repeatable thrice when topic changes for a maximum of 16 credits.

HC 431H. Honors College Social Science Colloquium: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Offered in a range of topics with an emphasis on social science. Repeatable thrice when topic changes for a maximum of 16 credits.

HC 434H. Honors College Global Perspectives Colloquium: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Topics center encountering and critically reflecting upon cultures, identities, and ways of being in global contexts beyond the United States. Each course will include substantial scholarship, cultural production, perspectives, and voices from members of communities under study, as sources permit. Repeatable thrice when topic changes.

HC 441H. Honors College Science Colloquium: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Offered in a range of topics with an emphasis on science. Repeatable thrice when topic changes for a maximum of 16 credits.

HC 444H. HC US: Difference, Inequality, Agency Colloquium: [Topic]. 4 Credits.

Topics develop students’ analytical and reflective capacities to help them understand and ethically engage with the ongoing (cultural, economic, political, social, etc.) power imbalances that have shaped and continue to shape the United States. Repeatable thrice when topic changes.

HC 477H. Thesis Prospectus. 2 Credits.

Students create prospectus, exchange critiques and ideas, and present research in mock defenses with thesis advisor present.