BACHELOR OF UNIVERSITY
STUDIES
Eligibility
Students entering the BUS program who have a G.P.A. of at
least 3.25 overall in previous courses are eligible to participate in
the program. Once students have taken courses at the university, they
are eligible for the Honors program if they achieve an overall Grade
Point Average of 3.25, a 3.25 in the concentration, and a 3.0 in Honors
work. Students must take a minimum of 45 credits at the University of
Hartford to qualify for a University Honors degree.
Bachelor of University Studies Requirements for the Honors Degree
For a student enrolled in the BUS
program, the requirements below must be met to complete the University
Honors program and earn the designation of University Honors on the
diploma:
*At least 12 credits of Honors work, including:
3-6 credits of Honors sections of General Education (e.g., an Honors section of RPW 110, Pol 100, Phil 110) and/or honors sections of All-University Curriculum (AUC) courses.
3-6 credits of Honors courses at
the 300 level (or above) that are part of the student’s
program of study. These may include Honors Seminars,
“Contract” Honors courses, or graduate courses.
3-6 credits in a University Scholar independent project approved by the
University Scholar Committee. The proposal for the project
must also be approved by the BUS committee.
