CURRICULAThe Honors Program at UK has a long and proud history, dating back to 1961, and thousands of students have passed through our program, exploring themselves and the boundaries of thought with outstanding faculty. THE HONORS CURRICULUM An Honors education at UK opens up an exciting world of inquiry, including research, education abroad, and service that will challenge students intellectually, provide access to the most creative minds at UK, and prepare participants for advanced study and to make a difference in the world upon graduation. The Honors curriculum requires Honors coursework in UKCore Inquiry, participation in at least two for-credit Honors Experiences, a Senior Capstone, and a choice of coursework campus-wide to fulfill the educational goals of the Honors student. There are Honors Course expectations across the academic career of the student, opportunities for residential experiences in Honors Living Learning Communities, particularly during the first two years, academic flexibility, and enhanced advising an co-curricular opportunities. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Six Credit Hours: Students choose least two Honors Courses in the Intellectual Inquiry that also satisfy UK Core requirements Three Credit Hours: Senior Honors Capstone Six Credit Hours: Students choose two from *Program pre-approval required. 2. Each Honors student must complete one course in Composition and Communication Three Credit Hours: Students complete a designated section of accelerated Composition and Communication. 3. Each Honors Student must complete two Honors Experiences *Other activities may also qualify, such as serving as an Undergraduate Instructional Assistant in a Course, or other activities agreed on in advance with the Director of the Honors Program. 4. Honors students must maintain a 3.00 GPA Probationary status will be granted to Honors students falling below this threshold who can reasonably be expected to raise their GPA back to a 3.00 prior to graduation. Students who have not removed themselves from probationary status after two semesters will be required to leave the program. SUGGESTED FOUR YEAR PLAN First Year: 9 Credit Hours Second Year: 3-6 Credit Hours Third Year: 3-6 Credit Hours Fourth Year: Three Hours For Students Who Entered in Fall 2011 [PDF] For Students Who Entered in Fall 2010 or earlier [PDF]
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