The Honors Program

The Honors Program emphasizes development of Critical thinking skills in an environment that is unique and challenging. Honors courses are not designed to be more work, although they may be. Rather, these courses are designed to be a different approach to teaching and learning. The classes are full of bright, promising students and the faculty has been hand picked. 

Honors classes are small, generally fewer than 20 students per class. Emphasis is placed on individuality, originality, and participation. Honors students have opportunities to participate in unique research activities and special classroom activities not usually available in the regular classes for these courses.

The 16-hour curriculum is designed to fit every Associate of Arts program the college offers. The honors courses will fulfill most of the general education requirements for any A.A. degree. Thus, the program does not add to the number of courses required. All courses will have "Honors" designation on the college transcript and have the "H" added after course numbers.

Students who complete the program while maintaining the required grade point average, will be classified as "Honors Graduates."  These students receive special recognition during graduation, receive the seal of Honors on their diploma and will have the designation as "Graduate of the Honors Program" on all transcripts.

Participants in the program may be eligible for additional scholarship opportunities, membership in Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary, nomination to Academic All-USA Team, and Brain Bowl Activities. 

For additional information, contact the Honors Director, Jennifer Hamilton, at 769-1551, ext. 5850, jhamilton@gulfcoast.edu