Requirements
Students may enter the program after having completed at least one semester at Franklin University Switzerland or another institution of higher learning. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and good disciplinary standing at the University is required for admission into the program. All students must maintain the minimum admission criteria each semester to remain in the program.
Students not in the program may be allowed to register for individual honors seminars, dependent upon available space in the course, the approval of the academic advisor, and permission of the instructor.
To obtain the Honors Certificate, a student must complete a minimum total of 12 honors credit hours, including:
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A minimum of one honors seminar (3 Credits) (usually taught in Spring)
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HON 499 Honors Senior Capstone Experience Preparation Workshop (non-credit bearing) - an advanced workshop in the Senior Year, or with permission of the instructor
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An honors capstone (3 credits). To meet this requirement, students will register for the senior capstone in their major (thesis, senior project, or senior research project), which they will pursue for honors credit.
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An additional 6 credit hours in honors seminars, honors tutorials (honors options) in regularly scheduled courses, as approved by the Honors Coordinator and the respective advisor.
In addition to the strictly curricular component, students in the program are expected to attend relevant events sponsored by the University and the Honors Society, and to participate actively in the Honors Society.