Honors Scholars Program

HIS 375: Tudor Britain (3) This course will look at the reign of Henry VIII using the “Reacting to the Past” simulation published by Barnard College. Offered spring of even-numbered years.

HIS 385: Europe’s 20th Century (3) This course will look at European history from the end of World War I to the present. Offered spring of evennumbered years.

HIS 386: Real to Reel: Film and Society (3)

in Postwar America This course examines major themes of post–World War II American culture and society through popular films. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.

HIS 389: The Civil War Era, 1820–1877 (3) This course examines the causes and consequences of the American Civil War and its aftermath. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.

HIS 392: Sports in American History, 19th Century to the Present This course uses the evolution and continued popularity of sports to trace the important historical trends in American society between the early 19th century and the present. Offered spring of evennumbered years. (3)

HIS 476: Professional Internship in History (1–6) Independent internship with a governmental agency, public official, selected public and private agencies or corporations. ExL HIS 480: Independent Study (1–3)

Individual or group projects in history under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and six hours in the field, or consent of instructor, academic advisor, division chairperson, and VPAA/Provost.

HIS 489: Selected Topics in History Selected issues not covered in other courses. May involve field trips and/or travel. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1–3)

HIS 490: Senior Seminar in History (3) (CE) (DW) Required of all history majors, This seminar will focus on the research and writing of the capstone senior thesis. Prerequisite: HIS 395 and one writing-intensive course. Offered every fall.

HIS 498: Global Studies (1)

This course will focus on materials that will enable students to fully engage with the academic content of the immediately following 3-week travel course. This course will also enable travel course leaders to monitor passports, visas, payments, and application document completion. Offered each 12-week session in conjunction with an international travel class being offered in the 3-week session.

HIS 499: Study Abroad (1–3) Students will study a variety of topics by combining college classroom activities with travel. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered as needed.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The mission of the College Honors Scholars Program is to enhance the educational environment of CulverStockton College by providing unique academic opportunities to highly motivated students and faculty. The mission is based on the belief that academic excellence requires high expectations and personal engagement; therefore, the Honors Scholars Program seeks creative avenues for exploring and implementing this belief in both theory and practice.

PROGRAM GOALS Students will have access to a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes original research, collaborative relationships, intensive writing, creative expression and advanced thinking skills – analytical, creative, critical, qualitative and quantitative – in order to prepare them for careers in their intended fields or graduate studies.

Students participating in the Honors Scholars Program should expect to have access to a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes original research, collaborative relationships, intense writing, great works, creative expressions, and advanced thinking skills - analytical, creative, and critical.

Admission into the Honors Scholars Program requires a 26 ACT and either a 3.5 GPA or ranking in the top 10% of the graduating class. Students who do not meet these requirements may petition the Honors Board for admission.

Honors Scholars Program Requirements (16 hours)

HON/EXP 101: Introduction to Experiential Learning-Honors (3)

HON 201: Inquiry into Knowledge, Writing, and Scholarship (IKWAS) (3)

HON 301: Leadership (3)

HON 302: Honors Service Learning (3)

HON 488: Honors Literature Review and Project Proposal (1)

HON 490: Honors Scholars Capstone Experience (3)

Students who graduate from Culver-Stockton College with College Honors must successfully complete the above-listed courses with a grade of C or higher. In addition, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. For more information on the Honors program, please contact the Director of the Honors Program.

HONORS COURSES HON 201: Inquiry into Knowledge, Writing, (3) and Scholarship (IKWAS) A sophomore level Honors course that introduces students to research methodologies and their applications. In this course students study quantitative/ empirical (scientific), qualitative/interpretive, and action/pragmatic approaches to research. May include multiple presenters. Required of students graduating with Honors. Offered every fall.

HON 301: Leadership (3)

A course for students who have entered the Honors Scholars Program. Honors students will learn to apply their scholarly abilities to become leaders in their chosen professions, community, and society. Honors students will learn about different dimensions and styles of leadership – visionary leadership, servant leadership, leadership focused on effecting change, etc. Prerequisites: Hon 110 or equivalent. Offered every fall in the 3-week session.

HON 302: Honors Service Learning (3)

A course for students who have entered the Honors Scholars Program. Honors students will identify a need on the campus level, local level, and state/national level. The student will then devise, articulate, and complete a service project to fulfill each need identified. Prerequisites: membership in the Honors Program and HON 110 or equivalent. Offered every spring.

Hon 488: Honors Literature Review (1)

and Project Proposal A course for Honors students to prepare for the Honors Scholars Capstone Experience. Students will complete a literature review and a project proposal for the Honors Scholars Capstone Experience. Prerequisite: HON 201. Offered as needed.

HON 490: Honors Scholars Capstone Experience (3) The capstone experience provides the opportunity for a student – in close consultation with a faculty member – to define and carry through a line of research or a creative enterprise appropriate to the conclusion of a serious and substantial undergraduate program of study. The goal is the production of an original scholarly/creative project that advances the Honors Scholar’s intellectual development and educational/ career goals. Prerequisite: HON 201 and HON 488. Offered as needed.