The Midland University Howard Hanson Honors Program is a community of scholars collectively pursuing academic excellence and personal development. The program offers configurations to meet the needs of incoming freshman, current Midland students, and transfer students. Interdisciplinary seminars promote student’s cultural inquisitiveness through engaging readings, experiences, and group travel opportunities. Honors contract courses provide students an opportunity to pursue their individual academic passions and to work closely with faculty on individually designed research projects. The program welcomes students who simultaneously participate in intercollegiate sports and/or additional extra-curricular activities.

Honors Mission Statement

The Howard Hanson Honors Program aspires to create an intellectual home for exceptional students who desire enhanced academic challenges. The program features thought-provoking seminars, interdisciplinary research, and diverse social and cultural experiences which nurture a student’s intellectual curiosity. A self-designed curriculum allows students to pursue their scholastic interests and prepares them to leave Midland ready to learn and lead in the world with purpose.

Honors Program Values

●       Exploration and experimentation
●       Community membership and civic engagement
●       Intellectual inquiry and scholarship
●       Lifelong learning

Honors Program Outcomes

1. Examine and synthesize information or ideas and then effectively communicate their analysis via writing.

2. Demonstrate appropriate participatory communication strategies that convey logical views on identified issues.

3. Create and evaluate original work independently or in collaboration with classmates.

4. Display active engagement and project collaboration in local, national and/or international arenas.

5. Develops a capstone project or other scholarly work based on specified goals/objectives and an evidence-based analysis.

Honors Program Course Requirements: 4-year/Traditional Student

1. MID101-H: The Midland University Experience Honors (1 credit)

2. Three HON300: Honors Seminar Special Topics (9 credits)

3. Four Honors Contract Designated Classes (12 credits)

4. HON401: Honors Capstone (1 credit)*

   *Requires Honors Committee approval

   
   Total Credits: 27
   

Honors Program Course Requirements: 2-year/Transfer Student

1. Three HON300: Honors Seminar Special Topics (9 credits)

2. Four Honors Contract Designated Classes (12 credits)

3. HON401: Honors Capstone (1 credit)*

   *Requires Honors Committee approval

   
   Total Credits: 23