Honors College: BSN Curriculum Requirements
13-credit core sequence
These courses fulfill the SUNY GenEd requirements for the respective program affiliated with the honors program.
FORM 107 Honors College Forum (1 credit)
ENGL 107 Honors Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL 108 Honors Composition II (3 credits)
ENGL 126 Honors Public Speaking (3 credits)
SOCL 125 Honors Cultural Diversity in American Society (3 credits)
Honors capstone
Internship, reasearch or service project related to the major.
Center for Service Learning & Civic Engagement at HVCC
Opportunities for volunteering and incorporating service learning into coursework.
ePortfolio
Digital platform that allows students to keep track of course work and service, highlight accomplishments and reflect on their progress.
Benefits of the Honors College
Honors courses are small, personal and engaging - you’ll get to know your classmates and faculty members quickly and well. Honors College students are also eligible for special opportunities, including:
Full-time students enrolled in the Honors College receive the HVCC Foundation Honors College Award of $3,000 per academic year.
This award is offered in the Fall semester and Spring semester ($1,500/semester) for two consecutive years at HVCC provided the student remains in good academic standing* the Honors College.
Membership to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Collegiate Honors Council, NOrtheast Regional Honors Council
service learning opportunities
internships and research experience
access to prestigious scholarships
exceptional transfer opportunities to four-year institutions
designated lounge on campus
social events
special recognition at graduation
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a high-level of academic knowledge and apply connections to ideas in different disciplinary areas of study.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Apply civic skills through participation in service learning and engagement.
Demonstrate ethical reasoning by analyzing diverse moral, social, political or cultural perspectives.
Engage in self-reflection and document progress in the program using an ePortfolio.
*To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain an overall 3.5 GPA each semester, participate in at least six Honors College volunteering activities each semester, complete a service project in term 3 and present at the Honors College Showcase in term 4.
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