The Global Honors curriculum is highly interdisciplinary. Research and experiential learning projects are driven by compelling questions that require rich diversity in academic background as well as lived experience. With an emphasis on depth and rigor of research, students develop considerable expertise within areas that might be somewhat familiar to their major, and are able to stretch their thinking and studies to include new academic territory. The inclusion of multiple perspectives and case studies from around the world enhances the academic experience and places the Global Honors graduate on a path to success beyond the university.
Core courses are unified through themes and faculty represent all majors across campus. Under the close guidance of core faculty and advisers students complete capstone theses and projects that are presented to campus and community at the annual Global Engagement Conference.
Our students tackle the challenges and rewards of this holistic experience as part of a close-knit cohort. They come to trust in one another's support in a way that isn't easy to reproduce in a conventional classroom setting. However, they also enjoy a highly individual learning process, drawing their own conclusions based upon personal areas of interest, experience, and aspiration.
Exploratory Seminar
First-Year Curriculum
| Quarter | Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | T GH 203 | Themes in Global Honors | 5 credits |
| Autumn | T GH 300 | Re-orienting the Global | 2 credits |
| Winter | T GH 301 | Global Interactions | 5 credits |
| Spring | T GH 302 | Global Imaginations | 5 credits |
Second-Year Curriculum
| Quarter | Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | T GH 303 | Global Challenges | 5 credits |
| Winter | T GH 490 | Research Methods | 2 credits |
| Spring* | T GH 491 | Thesis Symposium | 1 credit |
| Spring* | T GH 494, 495 or 496 | Thesis, Reflection or Internship Capstone | 5 or 2 credits |