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 Diego@cua.edu or cua-

honorsprogram@cua.edu 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 cua-honorsprogram@cua.edu 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

LISA CAMPBELLHONORS UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR

CAMPBELLL@CUA.EDU

FRESHMEN ADVISING

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 Paxton@cua.edu

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAMJULIE YARWOOD

FELLOWSHIPS COORDINATORYARWOOD@CUA.EDU

Grants and Fellowships

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 diego@cua.edu 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