Courses and Requirements

For students entering the Honors Program as an NU freshman

REL101 or REL103
3 honors courses from the following general education courses: Philosophy; Upper Division Religion; History 199; Analytical Skills; Cultural Diversity; Humanities; Natural Science; Social Science
300/400 level Honors enhanced course in student's major
2 semester honors thesis experience

For students entering the Honors Program as an NU sophomore or transfer student (with fewer than 48 credits and have attained a 3.50 GPA)

2 honors courses from the following general education courses: Philosophy; Upper Division Religion; History 199; Analytical Skills; Cultural Diversity; Humanities; Natural Science; Social Science
300/400 level Honors enhanced course in student's major
2 semester honors thesis experience

Additional Requirements

To remain in the program, a 3.25 GPA is required.

One semester probation if cumulative GPA falls below 3.25
Dismissal after two consecutive semesters of GPA below 3.25

Upcoming Honors Courses

Please note that all information in this section is tentative and subject to change.

Fall 2012

REL101HON
REL219HON
PHI105HON
PHI206HON
PSY101HON
HIS199HON
WRT100HON
SOC288HON

Spring 2013

REL101HON OR REL103HON
RELXXXHON
PHI105HON
HIS199HON

Fall 2013

REL101HON OR REL103HON
REL3XXHON
PHI105HON
PHI206HON
PSY101HON
HIS199HON

Spring 2014

REL101HON OR REL103HON
REL3XXHON
PHI105HON
HIS199HON