Course Information
Description
Allows a qualified Honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an Honors Project Contract. Credits 3. May be taken more than once. Pre-requisite: 1) minimum of 12 credits at Madison College, a 3.5 or higher GPA, and a previous or concurrent course with Honors Instructor; or 2) High School GPA of 3.5 or higher, and permission of Honors Instructor.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Convey meaning through communicationAssessment StrategiesHonors ProjectCriteriaUse multiple methods of communication in imaginative waysPresent information or product in a style consistent with audience’s level of knowledgeCommunicate a clear purpose, meaning, or function
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Critically assess the quality of information sources used as a basis for problem-solving and decision-makingAssessment StrategiesHonors ProjectCriteriaLocate and evaluate credibility of information sourcesRecognize connections between information and real-world issues and/or challengesApply knowledge to solve problems or make decisions
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Integrate knowledge within and/or across disciplinesAssessment StrategiesHonors ProjectCriteriaConduct independent research, fact-finding, and/or investigationEvaluate knowledge within discipline or multiple disciplinesIncorporate primary sourcesSynthesize scholarly sources
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Demonstrate a greater depth and/or breadth of understanding in an area or topic of interestAssessment StrategiesHonors ProjectCriteriaDevelop or interpret facts and ideasArticulate a position and the reasoning behind itDisplay complex, advanced, and innovative thinking
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Manage time and projectAssessment StrategiesDemonstrationCriteriaPursue completion of a taskMeet deadlines in order to complete a taskIncorporate high standards into final productsMeet quality requirements as specified in Honors Program Learning Contract