Academics > The Honors Program The Honors Program
If you are an academically gifted student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, ask yourself these questions: Are you seeking a challenging, flexible and intellectually rewarding educational experience? Do you have the desire to excel and to demonstrate qualities of leadership and intellectual curiosity? If your answer is affirmative, you should definitely apply to the Honors Program at Walsh University!
Walsh University offers you an outstanding education rich in the Catholic Liberal Arts tradition. The overall curriculum is designed to develop your skills in critical thinking, writing and speaking -- skills that are essential for lifelong learning. The Honors Program provides opportunities to pursue academic excellence through active, creative learning under the guidance of dedicated faculty mentors. The highly integrated program of challenging academics and co-curricular activities spans a broad range of disciplines, emphasizes independent studies, and is customized to meet your specific needs and interests.
Honors Program Benefits
- In conjunction with all other scholarships for which they qualify, Honors students will receive an Honors Program award of $1,000.00 renewable each year they remain eligible for the program
- Membership in the Walsh University Honors Society and affiliation with other national honors societies
- A program of colloquia, speakers, and social events especially for honors students
- Recognition at the annual spring honors dinner
- Special recognition at commencement
- Official "Honors" notification on transcripts sent to employers and graduate schools.
Who's Eligible? Contact Dr. Koop Berry, Honors Program Director, for specific admissions criteria. E-mail kberry@walsh.edu or call 330-490-7058.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HONORS PROGRAM COURSE OF STUDY The First Two Years
Course work in your freshman and sophomore years will include one semester of Honors Writing, two semesters of Honors History, and two semesters of Honors World Literature. These courses emphasize the connections among academic disciplines, demonstrating that knowledge in one area enhances understanding in many others. You will earn nine Honors credits during your freshman year and six in your sophomore year.
Your Upperclass Years
As a junior, you will earn nine honors credits accumulated from two additional 300-level seminars and a Junior Honors Project. The seminars are interdisciplinary courses organized on a specific theme or topic. Specifically designed by Walsh faculty for the added benefit and enrichment of Honors students, these courses also meet core curriculum requirements. Additionally, you will be asked to complete an Honors Project in a course of your choice (300-400 level). This project, initiated upon approval of the course instructor, provides a special opportunity to focus on a subject of significant interest to you. For most students, the project is associated with their field of study and has profound impact upon their career paths and academic goals. The capstone of the Honors Program "Honors 400" is an independent research project of either three or six credits, completed during your senior year. Honors 400 allows you to investigate in-depth issues while working closely with a supportive faculty mentor. Modeled on the types of research and creativity typical of graduate school projects, Honors 400 includes an oral presentation of the project in a final celebration with faculty and students of the University.
Note to Prospective Humanities Majors:
While traditionally the Honors Program at Walsh has received many strong applications from students intending to major in the sciences (and we welcome these applications), in the interest of insuring a diversity of academic majors, the Honors Program would particularly welcome applicants who intend to major in one of the humanities disciplines, including History, English (literature and writing), Languages, Theology, Philosophy, etc.
