{"id":505,"date":"2024-12-04T13:54:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/?page_id=505"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:45:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:45:52","slug":"honors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/honors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Honors Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-gradient-2-gradient-background\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-506\" alt=\"students examine a specimen in the field\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2023_Ecological_Restoration_Field_Work_015-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-drop-shadow has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"h-honor-curiosity\">Honor Curiosity<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left intro\">We see your intellectual curiosity, your passion for learning, and your willingness to actively participate in and outside of the classroom. Let\u2019s lean into that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Clark Honors Program is not some conventional honors program. It is co-designed by students and faculty to bring positive change, and each student contributes ideas to shape the experience for future cohorts. Through this experience and accomplishments in and out of the classroom, students who graduate with the honors accolade are stand-out candidates for potential employers and graduate schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-deep-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/honors-experience\/academic-requirements\/\">Academic REquirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-deep-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/honors-experience\/departmental-honors-programs\/\">Departmental honors<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-honors-program-foundations\">Honors Program foundations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b757edec wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-true-black-color has-light-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ed1ced23f19fd21d584117c24c511836 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community\">Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students build connections with, learn from, and collaborate with others from a diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and academic perspectives to develop deeper knowledge of themselves and others.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-true-black-color has-light-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-daa800bbc7a79f0799315b62291d4d71 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inclusive-academic-excellence\">Inclusive Academic Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Committed to learning beyond what is simply required, Honors Program students nurture a culture that values the talents and passions of each individual.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-true-black-color has-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5d3c9f26ba194d867a812f4eaa1c6caa is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interdisciplinarity\">Interdisciplinarity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is purpose-built for inquisitive, independent thinkers who challenge assumptions, look at things from multiple angles, and aren\u2019t afraid to take on the complex problems facing our world.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-true-black-color has-light-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a8d38bb20825043b751c99c853c70e41 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingenuity\">Ingenuity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by their own unique perspectives, students co-create and co-curate engaged learning opportunities, from community service to cultural events.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-hands-on-experience\">The hands-on experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honors Program students engage in additional course work and experiential learning activities outside of the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Ronnie-Cushnie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a student presents research during ClarkFest\" class=\"wp-image-518 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Ronnie-Cushnie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Ronnie-Cushnie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Ronnie-Cushnie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2024-Ronnie-Cushnie.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">In the classroom<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honors-courses\">Honors courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll complete four multi-disciplinary courses designed for the experience. These courses highlight the importance of exploring alternative approaches to address the big issues of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">In the community<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-co-curricular-activities\">Co-curricular activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-curricular activities are student-developed and student-led projects that take place outside of the classroom. You\u2019ll participate in three activities that are centered around leadership development, engaged citizenship, and career preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/beaver-brook-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"Students work on a project to clean up pollution in Beaver Brook\" class=\"wp-image-515 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/beaver-brook-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/beaver-brook-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/beaver-brook-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/beaver-brook.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/peer-mentors-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"Clark students participate in peer mentor training\" class=\"wp-image-516 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/peer-mentors-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/peer-mentors-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/peer-mentors-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/peer-mentors.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">In your cohort<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-learning-community\">A learning community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in a community of curious, like-minded students who love learning for learning\u2019s sake and seek to answer big questions through interdisciplinary study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the Honors Program only about academics?<\/summary>\n<p>No. While the Honors Program has an interdisciplinary academic focus, the experience goes beyond the classroom and is intended to foster personal growth and empower cohorts to create communities of like-minded scholars.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the experience require extra classes?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, only one, during senior year. The other honors courses each fulfill core Program of Liberal Studies requirements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What differentiates an &#8220;Honors&#8221; FYI?<\/summary>\n<p>We will select first year intensives (FYIs) from each current year\u2019s offerings, aiming for diverse topics. Selection criteria is based on the four foundations: inclusive academic excellence, interdisciplinarity, ingenuity, and community.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a penalty for withdrawing?<\/summary>\n<p>No. You can leave at any time, and that will not change your progress toward completing your degree.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are other benefits?<\/summary>\n<p><button class=\"accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-0-heading-4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-0-body-4\" style=\"padding: 0px;font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit;font-size: inherit;line-height: inherit;font-family: inherit;width: 1114.984375px;text-align: left;background-image: none;background-position: 0% 0%;background-size: auto;background-repeat: repeat;background-attachment: scroll;border-width: medium\"><\/button>Some of the other benefits to enrolling in the Honors Program are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early course registration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each cohort participates in a cultural enrichment event. Fall 2023 students traveled to Boston to attend a performance by sitarist Anoushka Shankar; spring 2024 students shared a Vietnamese meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special funding is available for co-curricular activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How does this dovetail with departmental honors?<\/summary>\n<p>The Honors Program has been designed such that Department Honors are not affected. All Honors students must complete a culminating experience in their senior year. Many will want to do this through existing Departmental Honors programs, and are encouraged to do so. Departmental honors will show on the student\u2019s record at graduation, along with the Honors Experience. Departmental Honors will remain open to all eligible students, at the discretion of the department faculty. Participation in the Honors Experience does not guarantee acceptance into Departmental Honors.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there funding available for students&#8217; activities\/experiences?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, an anonymous gift allows for a Student Honors Fund and cohort-based enrichment activities each semester.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many honors students are in each cohort?<\/summary>\n<p>We are aiming for 10% of the class.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a residency requirement?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Students participating in the experience are not housed in the same residence hall. Students living anywhere can participate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How was the experience co-designed by students and faculty?<\/summary>\n<p>Through a special design course, a cohort of sophomores examined other programs and came up with something new. Read the origin story:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clarknow.clarku.edu\/2023\/11\/01\/sparking-curiosity-students-help-faculty-build-clarks-new-honors-experience\/\">Sparking curiosity: Students help faculty build Clark\u2019s new honors experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We see your intellectual curiosity, your passion for learning, and your willingness to actively participate in and outside of the classroom. Let\u2019s lean into that. The Clark Honors Program is not some conventional honors program. 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