| The mission of the Bethany College Honors Program is to encourage and recognize excellence across liberal arts (directly in members of the program and indirectly in the student body as a whole).
Why should I apply to the honors program?
First and foremost, because the honors program will make you a better student. You will sharpen your thinking skills and be a member of an active community of interesting and interested people. You will be challenged to perform at your very best.
Honors students also receive a number of special benefits, including:
- Extended borrowing privileges at the library.
- Funds available on a competitive basis to subsidize participation in academic conferences.
- Priority in enrollment.
- Regular participation in seminars led by honors students, Bethany faculty and guest lecturers.
- Help in applying for post-graduate scholarships and fellowships.
- Use of Honors' study lounge.
Who may apply?
Entering freshmen with:
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.6 or above and
- ACT score of 26 or above
Prospective transfer students with:
- College GPA of 3.5 or higher
How will the honors program affect my future?
By noting your honors status on your diploma, Bethany communicates to future employers, graduate programs and professional schools that you are among the very best it has to offer.
Also, being an honors student gives you access to faculty members who have been there. They will give you insider’s advice on graduate school applications, suggest which research fellowships match your goals, and introduce you to future employers. Bethany honors faculty will encourage and mentor you toward door-opening post-Bethany experiences.
What Types of Courses Would I Take?
Core courses include:
- HN 101 First Year Honors Seminar ..... 3 hrs.
- HN 301 Senior Honors Capstone ........ 3 hrs.
Honors Experiences May Include:
- One-on-one research with professors
- Designated honors sections of catalog courses
- Regular courses with additional opportunities
- Travel or study abroad
Freshmen will complete six honors experiences; junior transfers will complete four. Four experiences from three of the following Academic Divisions: Fine Arts Division, Humanities Division, Sciences Division, Social Sciences Division. Talk to your advisor about what courses to take.
Note: The definitive list of requirements for graduation is in the Bethany College catalog for the year you enter the College. The list above is a partial list of requirements designed to give a quick overview of some basic courses typically taken by Honors Program students. The current catalog is available online.
Students – apply to the Honors Program.
Teachers – recommend your qualifying honors students. |
