Honors Enabled Me

Each semester there is a study abroad scholarship available for one student in the Honors Program. Many Honors’ students apply for this highly competitive scholarship. After hard work and much time dedicated to creating an accurate and complete portrayal of myself and my belief system, I attained this scholarship. I want to give others an opportunity to view the benefits of this difficult, yet rewarding program; therefore, I have added information from Park University regarding the Honors Program.

About the Honors Program

The Park University Honors Program features faculty highly motivated to work with you, the academically exceptional student. Class focus during the first two years in specially designed one-hour credit courses features guest lecturers from the University as well as the greater community. Class focus during the second two years features your self-designed exploration of a subject about which you feel passionate. You will interact with a faculty mentor of your choice who will help guide that exploration. Program students receive one-on-one attention designed to help them realize goals including contribution to local and global communities, internships, study abroad, graduate school, and careers. You will also participate in service learning, an important step to fulfilling leadership potential.

Service Learning Initiative

Program Students Enjoy:

  • Small classes devoted to reading, discussion, research skills, portfolio design, project completion, and service
  • Emphasis on analytical and critical thinking skills in a rigorous academic environment
  • Design of your own research project
  • Assistance in application for fellowships and graduate schools
  • Assistance in competition for prestigious scholarships, including Rhodes, Fulbright, and Truman
  • Qualification for summer-abroad programs with 50% scholarship for qualified students
  • Internships
  • Service Learning
  • Research project immersion
  • Connection with community, both on and off campus

Completing Program Requirements, Students Will:

  • Participate in the program for 4-5 semesters, comprising a total of 8-11 hours
  • Design a project in collaboration with a professor(s) that involves data collection and critical analysis to be completed while at Park University
  • Prepare final written and oral presentations for a Park University audience and/or another appropriate venue

Degree with Honors Courses:

  • HN 300 Research and Writing Orientation - This course provides a foundation for the completion of the final project in the Honors Option Program as well as opportunities to gain experience in conducting research. 1:0:1
  • HN 302 Honors Project - This course must be taken a minimum of two (2) semesters and can be taken for an additional semester. The continue participation in the Program requires approval of the advisor(s) and the Honors Committee. The advisor(s) will directly oversee and guide the student and the student must continue to progress in their plan of study. 2:0:2
  • HN 400 Honors Seminar - This course requires final development of the public presentation of the project conducted by the student under guidance of their advisor(s). A major component of this course is the public presentation or other proper forum which allows exposure of the final product. Prerequisites: HN 300, HN 302. 3:0:3