Honors Program Semester Information

Spring 2025 Honors Courses (Prerequisites apply)

ECO101H Principles of Macroeconomics Honors with Prof. Matthew Vazquez 
The honors section will differ in several important ways from the standard section of Macroeconomics. In this course students will be asked to think critically about the way the text presents the subject matter and formulate their own arguments about what they are studying. While this course will cover the same major areas, it will be infused with more supplementary materials, including web-based readings from Moody’s, analytical exercises, and will delve deeper into the use of statistical/econometric modeling. These additions are meant to give students the tools to understand the larger debates that pertain to Macroeconomics. MW 3:30-4:45 pm 

ENL102H English Composition II Honors with Prof. Tom Schaefer 
Introspection, the powerful tool of looking within one's self, often takes a backseat to other tools of personal empowerment based on its perceived selfishness. Why would I take the time to look at myself when so much is going on in the world around me? This college composition course aims to prove the opposite - that a good individual is what makes for a better community. Through tools of critical thinking, empowerment of capturing one's voice, and the eventual ability to look at our world through multiple lenses, we become well-rounded thinkers and members of society. Professor Schaefer's class aims at building these tools through deep discussion, intricate readings, and advanced methods of writing that will unlock our research minds and create strength in the written word. Through rhetorical analyses, argumentative approaches, and dialectic models, our class will allow us to learn about ourselves in order to prove personal purpose and our best form as social creatures. Readings will range from Marcus Aurelius, Plato, and Emerson to Mark Manson, Jonathan Haidt, and Johann Hari. MW 9:30-10:45am 

HON200 Honors Colloquium. Searching for Answers: Medieval Torture to Today’s Investigation Techniques with Profs. Kate Martin and Darren Stocker
This colloquium will explore how governments define potential threats, the ways they extract information, and methods of punishment inflicted from interrogation and beyond, starting with the Medieval era and citizen-led investigations, continuing into the formation of professional policing agencies, and then how today's threats are assessed in a globalized world. TR 11 am – 12:15 pm

SOC106H Principles of Sociology Honors with Prof. James Love (cross-listed with SOC106)
In the Spring 2025 Honors section of Principles of Sociology, students will explore foundational sociological theories and concepts while engaging in critical analysis of contemporary social issues. This course will challenge students to apply sociological perspectives to real-world situations, fostering a deeper understanding of social structures, culture, and institutions. With an emphasis on discussion, research, and independent inquiry, the honors section will encourage students to develop their analytical skills and think critically about the dynamics of power, inequality, and social change in both global and local contexts. Active participation and collaboration will be key components of this enriched learning experience.  TR 12:30-1:45 pm

NOTE:  Cross-listed courses indicate those with a combined Honors/non-Honors section.

Sample Honors Papers

See examples of previous Honors papers:

• Honors Sample One
• Honors Sample Two

Poster Template

• Honors Tri-fold Powerpoint poster template
• Honors Poster Example 1
• Honors Poster Example 2
• Honors Poster Example 3