Welcome to Honors Studies at Union County College

Honors Studies presents a unique opportunity for UCC's best students to continue to pursue their studies in a more personal, creative, intellectually challenging and non-traditional setting. Honors courses in general are unique at the college because they reflect the program’s commitment to critical thinking, collaborative work, self-directed study, and the development of cross-cultural and multidisciplinary perspectives. The program was founded on the belief that these skills and this approach to life are essential not only for future academic and professional success, but for a more fulfilling personal life as well. 

Students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed at least 15 college credits are eligible to take courses in the program. There are several ways to do so. But whether it's one of the core seminars (HRS 103 and HRS 104), an independent study (HRS 203 and HRS 204), an honors section of an existing course, or a Special Honors Project, Honors Studies offers an intellectually challenging and different kind of learning experience—one that is more personal, interactive, and self-directed than a typical college course, and one that involves a closer working relationship with individual faculty and fellow students.

If you’re not yet familiar with the program and how it can benefit you, please take a few minutes to browse through this site. You’ll see for yourself that Honors Studies represents an exciting and important opportunity, and your participation is strongly encouraged.

Spring 2010 Honors Studies Course Offering

HRS 103: Gender and Sexuality (3 credits; satisfies Humanities elective)

TR 5:40 – 7:00                                  
Dr. Susannah Chewning       908-709-7182             chewning@ucc.edu

HRS 104: Global Issues (3 credits; satisfies Social Science elective)

W 2:35 – 5:25             
Dr. Cindy Singer                      908-497-4219              singer@ucc.edu

HRS 104: A Skeptical View of the Paranormal (3 credits; satisfies Social Science elective)

TR 11:00 – 12:20                               
Prof. Toby Marx                   908-497-4213                     marx@ucc.edu 

HRS 203: Honors Independent Study (3 credits)
               
             Late Start                              TBA       

Special Honors Project (Honors Contract)