BARNEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Eligibility
First-semester freshmen are
eligible to participate in the Barney School of Business Honors Program
if they were (a) awarded a University of Hartford President’s or
Regents’ Scholarship or (b) designated as eligible to participate
upon admission to the University.
Transfer students should consult
with the Barney School Honors Coordinator to
determine their eligibility.
All other students who have a G.P.A.
of at least 3.25 overall and in their major are
eligible to participate in the program.
Barney School of
Business Requirements for the Honors Degree
For a student enrolled in the Barney School, the requirements below
must be met to complete the University Honors program and earn the
designation of University Honors on the diploma:
A Barney School of Business Honors Student must have an
overall Grade Point Average of 3.25, a 3.25 in the major, and a 3.0 in
Honors course work.
A Barney School of Business Honors Student must have at least 18
credits of Honors work, including:
9 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 and/or any
other approved non-business Honors
courses.
6 credits of “Contract Honors” courses at the
300 level (or above) that are part of the
student’s major or program of study, or, whenever appropriate, in
Honors courses or seminars (specially designed 300-level courses listed
in the Honors section of the schedule of classes; two or three seminars
are offered on varied topics each semester.)
3 credits in senior-level Honors: the research and writing of an Honors
Thesis; or an Independent Study/Mentorship; or a University Scholar
independent project approved by the University
Scholar Committee. Such a project may be more than
3 credits; only 3 credits are required for the Honors degree.
Suggested Timetable
Freshman Year: Take one or two Honors
sections of General Education or AUC
courses (3-6 credits).
Sophomore Year: Take one or two Honors
sections of General Education or AUC
courses (3-6 credits) or take one Honors seminar (3 credits) and one
Honors
section of General Education or AUC courses (3 credits).
Junior Year: Take two “Contract
Honors” courses in your major (6 credits) or take
one “Contract Honors” course and one Honors seminar (6
credits). In
the spring, decide if you want to do an Honors thesis or University
Scholar project
or an independent study/mentorship. Select a topic and find a faculty
member who
will direct your thesis/project.
Senior Year: Begin and complete the
independent project/thesis/internship (3
credits).
Total: 18 credits
Checklist for Honors Students
See more specific information regarding accepted credit hours on the
previous pages.
9 credits of Honors sections of General Education and/or
honors sections of All-University Curriculum courses:
| Term (i.e., Fall 2003) |
Subject (i.e., SUB) |
Course (i.e., 123) |
Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345) |
Credit Hours |
6 credits of “Contract Honors” at the 300 course level or above:
| Term (i.e., Fall 2003) |
Subject (i.e., SUB) |
Course (i.e., 123) |
Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345) |
Credit Hours |
3 credits of senior-level honors: the
research and writing of an Honors Thesis, or an Independent
study/Mentorship, or a University Scholar independent project:
| Term (i.e., Fall 2003) |
Subject (i.e., SUB) |
Course (i.e., 123) |
Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345) |
Credit Hours |
To total at least 18 credits of Honors work.
An overall GPA of 3.25, and 3.25 in the major, and a 3.0 in honors
work.
