About
Mission
The Global Honors Program is UW Tacoma's interdisciplinary upper-division honors program. Our mission is to prepare students to meet the challenges of an interdependent world. Our curriculum is designed to help highly motivated students enhance their education of global issues. Through rigorous core seminars, exciting study abroad opportunities, and extra-curricular events, honors scholars embark on an enriching pathway to community leadership and global citizenship.
The mission of the Global Honors Program reflects the mission of the University of Washington Tacoma in its commitment to educate diverse learners and expand the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.
"Any citizen of this complex and exciting world needs a sensitive and intellectual understanding of its interdependent nature. As a Global Honors student, you are uniquely privileged to explore the myriad possibilities and challenges of globalization.The interdisciplinary and transnational curriculum, study abroad opportunities, and close-knit faculty and students contribute to an enriching environment within which to study your place and purpose on this planet." -- Dr. Divya C. McMillin, Director
Benefits of Global Honors
Employers and graduate programs are keenly interested in candidates who excel above and beyond conventional degree holders in the field. Global Honors students, who most likely will opt for the study abroad experience, will enjoy a competitive advantage over their peers. The core curriculum will give students a sophisticated understanding of the intricacies of global interactions and prepare them for the challenges of a global society.
Global Honors students can expect:
- Thought-provoking classes taught in seminar format
- A community of supportive and motivated learners
- Special mention and credential at graduation
- Designated Global Honors reading room and study space
- One-on-one advising and mentoring
- Cultural and social events during the school year
