In this seminar, students will examine texts and works of art that have profoundly shaped the world we live in. The course is divided into four units: Models of Inquiry; the Impact of Science and Technology; Social Philosophy and Civic Engagement; and Art in the World. The course is supplemented with several plenary lectures by distinguished honors faculty speakers.

In this seminar, students will examine texts and works of art that have profoundly shaped the world we live in. The course is divided into four units: Models of Inquiry; the Impact of Science and Technology; Social Philosophy and Civic Engagement; and Art in the World. The course is supplemented with several plenary lectures by distinguished honors faculty speakers.

This one-credit seminar is designed to assist the Emerging Scholars students
with their academic transition to the University of Massachusetts. It was designed to connect students to campus resources including the Commonwealth College.

Not available at this time

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. The student and sponsoring instructor must fill out a contract, which is available at the Bloom Honors Advising Center - 201 Commonwealth Honors College. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study. Submission can be done during pre-registration and should be done so that registration can be completed by the end of the add-drop period.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. The student and sponsoring instructor must fill out a contract, which is available at the Bloom Honors Advising Center - 201 Commonwealth Honors College. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study. Submission can be done during pre-registration and should be done so that registration can be completed by the end of the add-drop period.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects:
- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.
- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.
- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.
- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects:
- are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters.
- begin with creative inquiry and systematic research.
- include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor.
- culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. The student and sponsoring instructor must fill out a contract, which is available at the Bloom Honors Advising Center - 201 Commonwealth Honors College. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study. Submission can be done during pre-registration and should be done so that registration can be completed by the end of the add-drop period.