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WELCOME! Honors Program Advising Meeting
WELCOME!
Honors Program Advising Meeting
•ADMISSIONS POLICY•GRADUATING WITH HONORS•THEOLOGY TRACK•HONORS IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Policy Reminders
Admission
Not after Sophomore yearMust have a 3.5 GPA at CUAApplication for current CUA students, after
first semester completed Interview with the Director
Graduating with Honors
Maintain 3.5 GPAComplete at least one Honors track, with at
least B- in all classesStudents on probation (3.2-3.49 GPA) at the
time of graduation will not receive Honors
Theology Track
Honors TRS 201H counts toward the HSTR track.
TRS 201 + 3 of the HSTR courses (101, 102, 203, or 204) qualifies for Honors in Theology.
We recommend that students take all four HSTR courses
Honors in Liberal Studies
Open to students in the professional schools Engineering, Architecture, Music, Nursing
Work with Dr. Shoemaker to create a personalized track
Combine four courses from at least three tracks TRS 201H does not count, and only one LC PHIL
course may be used Sample Track
Individual and Community: HSSS 101, HSPH 102, HSTR 203, HSHU 203
Announcements
Ingrid Merkel Fund To be used for academic travel
Conferences, study abroad, class trips Submit a one-page letter with a description of their
plans and a budget itemizing costs to Abigail Diego prior to October 31 E-mail to [email protected] or cua-
[email protected] Awards (up to $500) will be given on a competitive
basis
Courses Offered Spring 2012
HSPH 102, HSPH 204 (choose a section), PHIL 212HSHU 102, 204HSTR 102, 204HSEV 102, 204HSSS 102MGT 340B/HIST 342B/TRS 430B, “The Spirit of Enterprise”
For 10 Honors juniors/seniorsHSAM 101- Honors Series CourseMATH 330Capstone seminar (on “Man, Beast, Machine”) open to all
graduating Seniors in Honors Program, including non-University Scholars
Honors Events
Afternoon Tea Alternating Fridays in McDonald with Dr. Rohlf and family
Fall Hike Saturday, October 6 from Bethesda to Van Ness Metros 8-mile point-to-point hike RSVP at [email protected] or with Ginamarie Shaffer in
Walton $5 to cover cost of sandwiches
Hitchhiker’s Guide to Culture Mini-Lectures Every other Friday in McDonald common area
Venice Spring Break 2013 Info Session Tuesday, October 9 in Pryzbyla Center 321-3
Latin Reading Group Thursdays, 6pm, 314 McMahon Hall
JENNIFER PAXTONCENTER FOR MEDIEVAL AND BYZANTINE
STUDIES
Medieval and Byzantine Studies
What is Medieval and Byzantine Studies?
Interdisciplinary program drawing on expertise from faculty across the university
Offers Majors and MinorsIncludes Islamic Studies
Why Minor in MBS?
The practical reasons: If you’re going to graduate school
It will set you apart from the crowd If you’re not going to graduate school
It will demonstrate depth as well as breadth It will demonstrate your interdisciplinary and cross-
cultural credentials
Why Minor in MBS?
The frivolous (but fun!) reasons You’ll be learning about fascinating people You’ll have the longest and most impressive-sounding
degree of anyone you know You’ll understand popular culture much better
Requirements for the MBS Minor
One required gateway course: MDST 201: Medieval Pathways Students in the Honors Program can substitute HSHU
102: From Charlemagne to Chaucer for MDST 201 with special permission.
More Requirements
Three courses in specific distribution groups (one from each group):
History and Social StructuresThought and Worship Cultural and Artistic Expressions
Last Ones!
Two approved electives: Two additional courses from the three categories
above OR Relevant language courses (Latin, Greek, Arabic,
Syriac, Coptic, Old English, Old French, and other medieval vernaculars)
How To Minor in MBS
Good news for all! You can double-count two courses from your major
towards the Minor in MBS. Many courses used for distribution requirements will
also count for the MBS Minor.
How to Minor in MBS
Good news for Honors Students! If you are taking the Christian Tradition track, HSHU
101 and HSHU 102) count for the History and Social Structures requirement
If you are taking the Aristotelian Studium track, HSPH 204 counts for the Thought and Worship requirement.
Courses from the Oxford Program count towards the Minor
What To Do Next
Check out the list of approved MBS courses on our web site at http://mbs.cua.edu/current.cfm
Contact the undergraduate advisor, Dr. Jennifer Paxton, at [email protected]
What We Offer…
Personalized advising for grants and fellowships applications
Editing and revision of fellowship applications
Fellowship administration: interviews, workshops, and advising
General advice on “big” scholarships for Honors Program students
Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants
Boren Scholarship: Support U.S. undergraduate students who are studying less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests but underrepresented in study abroad. You can apply for funding for 6 month or 1 year study abroad programs focused on linguistic and cultural immersion in certain parts of the world. (THIS CANNOT BE USED FOR STUDY IN WESTERN EUROPE, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, OR NEW ZEALAND) Begin application process: fall of SOPHOMORE year CUA application deadline: January of SOPHOMORE year
Harry S. Truman Scholarship: These awards are designed for college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government Begin application process: fall of JUNIOR year CUA application deadline: January of JUNIOR year
Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants
George J. Mitchell Scholarship: One year scholarship for graduate study at a university in Ireland or Northern Ireland Begin application process: spring of JUNIOR year CUA application deadline: early fall of SENIOR year
Marshall Scholarship: One and two year scholarships for graduate study in the United Kingdom. Begin application process: spring of JUNIOR year CUA application deadline: early fall of SENIOR year
Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants
Fulbright Grants Grants for Study or Research support students for an
academic year of university study, independent library or field research, or professional training in the arts and other fields.
Grants for English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) allow students to teach English or American Studies in 53 foreign countries. Students are placed in schools or universities, usually outside of capital cities.
o Begin application process: spring of JUNIOR yearo CUA application deadline: early fall of SENIOR
year
DR. NORA HEIMANN AND DR. ANDREW WEAVER
TUESDAY/THURSDAY 2 :10 -3 :25
HSAM 101: The Mortal and Divine in Art and Music
DR. ZAMPELLI MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY 1 :10-2 :00
HSSS 102: Economic Reasoning & Social Issues
Advising for Spring 2013
Begins Tuesday, 10/9Browse through our course offerings before
appointment (online or grab a print copy)If you’re planning to take an Honors class in
Spring 2013, you MUST have an Honors appointment
To make an appointment, contact Abigail Diego at [email protected] Include full name, student ID, class year, major, and
available meeting days/times in e-mail Appointments will be made Monday-Friday, 10am-
3:30pm
