Honors Courses
The Pennoni Honors College provides a rich array of course experiences to its students. Honors courses, taught by the University’s best faculty, are rigorous, enriching and discussion intensive. The traditionally smaller class size in Honors courses encourages collaborative learning among the Honors College students and provides an academic setting in which the University’s most talented students can interact and learn.
There are several ways to earn Honors credits, which are required to maintain membership in the Pennoni Honors College.
Honors Freshman Seminar (HNRS 200) - A one-credit required interdisciplinary seminar usually taken during the fall term of freshman year in a small group setting. HNRS 200 is taught by faculty members from disciplines throughout the University and provides students the opportunity to have one-on-one interaction with renowned scholars at the University while engaging their peers in active discussions. Honors credit is awarded for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
A Sample of Course Topics:
Sustainable Life presented by Selcuk Guceri
Emerging Medical Technologies presented by Banu Onaral and Ayre Rosen
Benjamin Franklin, Jack of all Trades presented by Richard Rosen
Humanistic Issues in Health Care presented by David Flood
Insights for Survival in an Uncertain World presented by Vivian Rosenberg
An Exploration of Philadelphia Institutions presented by Suzanne Rocheleau
The Politics of Food presented by Jason Wilson
Introduction to Classical Music Appreciation presented by Peter Lelkes
Inside the University presented by Lisa Palladino Indik
Honors Colloquia - Interdisciplinary courses with topics not typically covered in other undergraduate curricula. Honors Colloquia courses are limited to Pennoni Honors College students only. Past course offerings have included such diverse classes as “The Hidden God in Cinema,” “Defining Leadership,” and “Law, Literature and the Media.” Honors credit is awarded for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
Honors Disciplinary Sections of University Courses - These courses are designed to provide enriched versions of traditional courses. While the general course subject remains the same, classes are taught in smaller groups, and on an advanced level that encourages discussion, further exploration, and practical application. Honors credit is awarded for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
Honors Option – Any on-campus Drexel University course (for a grade and for credit) may be taken as an Honors Option. Note: Enrichment courses may not be taken as Honors Options since students do not earn credits towards graduation with enrichment. Students register for a traditional course at Drexel and challenge themselves beyond what is required in the class by doing additional research, writing, or special projects in the course. To pursue this option, the student and the Instructor must develop a course of study worthy of Honors distinction. Students can submit a request to complete an Honors Options for any University course that is taken for credit, subject to the approval of the Instructor and the Honors College. A proposal must be submitted to the Assistant Dean for approval. Click here for the Honors Option Guidelines and Request form 
. Honors credit is awarded for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
Honors Independent Study - Once approved, students may choose to study and research a topic of their choosing with guidance from a faculty member. Students choosing to complete an Independent Study should also complete an Honors Option Form at the beginning of the term to obtain Honors Credit. Honors credit is awarded for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
University Wide Courses (UNIV 241 and UNIV 320) - UNIV 241 and UNIV 320 are open to both Honors and Non-Honors students. UNIV 241 and UNIV 320 both carry automatic Honors credit (no additional coursework or paperwork is required) for those enrolled in the Honors College who successfully complete the course with a grade of B- or better.
UNIV 241: Great Works Symposium This interdisciplinary team taught course focuses on a different subject area each term. The courses explore subjects of broad interest which have vast impact on our society in every context. Course offerings have included the European Union, Global Warming, and Design.
Advising:
If you have questions about registration or your academic plans, please contact Shannon Gary at 215-895-6213 or sgary@drexel.edu or Lisa Palladino Indik at 215-895-6216 or lap58@drexel.edu to set up an advising session.
