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Aren't honors classes harder than regular classes?
Many students mistakenly believe that honors classes will be harder than regular classes. "Honors" does not mean mean "more work'; honors means more creativity, more analysis, more inquiry, more discussion, more collaboration, more experimentation, more stimulation, more speculation, and more provocation. Because honors classes are smaller than regular classes and because you will have close interaction with your professor and fellow students, most students find they actually do better in honors classes than in regular classes.
What is the difference between an honors class and a regular class?
In honors classes, professors will emphasize critical and creative thinking. Course instruction and evaluation will involve more than rote memorization. Usually, instructors will use primary texts so you can read, for example, what Plato says, not what others say about Plato. Also, even though many of your honors classes will be in specific disciplines, honors professors stress the interdisciplinary nature of all knowledge. In an honors chemistry class, you'll learn chemistry, but you'll also consider how chemistry connects to and impacts other disciplines. In honors, learning never occurs in a vacuum.
I want to take an honors class, but I will be graduating this term. Can I take an honors class even if I won't be completing the program?
Yes, many honors students find they cannot complete the requirements for honors graduation but still want to participate. However, in order to take an honors class, you must apply for the Honors College.
Can I take an honors class if I am a transient student or a dual-enrolled student?
Yes, transient students and dual-enrolled students can take honors classes if they meet the academic eligibility requirements for admission to the Honors College. To enroll in an honors class, you must first complete an Honors College application. Another thing to note: while transient student and dual-enrolled students can enjoy many of the benefits of the Honors College, they are not eligible for early registration. If you have any questions, please e-mail honors@palmbeachstate.edu.
Can I audit an honors class?
Auditors can register for honors classes on a space-available basis, with instructor permission. For more information, e-mail honors@palmbeachstate.edu.
I am an honors student, but my cumulative GPA fell below 3.5. Can I still take honors classes?
An honors student remains in good standing so long as his or her cumulative GPA is at least 3.4. However, students should remember that a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required for honors graduation. For more information, consult the Honors College Academic Policies.
Will my academic standing in the Honors College affect my standing at Palm Beach State?
No. Academic standing in the Honors College is not reflected on a student’s transcript and does not impact academic standing at Palm Beach State.
Are honors course grades weighted when calculated into my Palm Beach State GPA?
No. Unlike high school, college honors courses are not weighted.
Are there honors classes in the summer terms?
At present, there are limited honors classes during the summer terms. But students can, with prior approval, honorize a maximum of one course during the summer term. For more information, e-mail the Honors Manager.
I took a class last term that I really enjoyed. Can I honorize the class?
Unfortunately, no. Because an honors project requires that you work very closely with your professor and present the project to the class, the Honors College does not allow students to honorize classes after the fact.
I wrote a paper in a class and I did exceptionally well on it. The intructor said it was one of the best she's ever read. Can I use this paper to get honors credit?
Again, the answer is no. From conception to completion, honors work must be original and conducted under the close scrutiny of an honors professor. While you may build upon research you have done in the past, recycling of work is against Honors College policy.
I am taking "Principles of Biology" with one professor but I want to work with another biology professor. Can I do that?
To work with a professor and earn honors credit, you must be registered in one of her or his classes.
Is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) part of the Honors College?
Although there is a close working relationship between the Honors College and Phi Theta Kappa, PTK operates independently of the Honors College with a chapter on each campus of Palm Beach State College. For more information, visit the PTK page.
Where is the Honors office located?
The Honors office is located on the Lake Worth campus, in the Hoernle Technology Center (TC), room 417. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. (Summer hours: Monday through Thursday 8am - 7pm). Evening appointments are available by request. Please note: The Honors office will be closed during all observed holidays. For more information on College closings, see http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/x5658.xml.
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