Interdisciplinary Honors (IDH)

ACE Students will be introduced to the strategies of being a successful scholar at FGCU and beyond. During the course, they will spend time learning about student success strategies to help ease student transition to University expectations. The curriculum is designed to help students set personal standards of scholastic expectations and to help them learn how to unlock doors to experiences they may not know exist. Through the exploration of the Elements of Honors, students will discover formulas for success, which may be applied to many situations in their lives.

This is an interdisciplinary Honors course designed to introduce students to the Elements of Honors and the opportunities for academic and personal growth each of the Elements represent.

Each semester, we will discuss 3 books. Groups comprised of no more than 4 students per faculty will meet at a mutually acceptable time. The three books will have a common theme and the theme will lend itself to an interdisciplinary approach. Ideally, the books will be a mix of fiction and nonfiction. In these small groups, the students will have the chance to freely express their thoughts. They will also have the opportunity to develop a close association with dedicated faculty members, which is one of the foundations of our Honors Program. At the end of the semester, we hope to get the students and faculty together with one of the authors of the books for a discussion of the ideas and themes discussed over the semester. May be repeated for credit up to four times when topics vary.

: Students are introduced to the research of practicing researchers. Primarily taught by guest lecturers conducting primary research and generally includes multiple fields from across the academy and industry.

This introductory course is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore styles of leadership, develop and improve their communication and team-building skills, and gain personal insight that will help them in their future endeavors.

An honors special topics course examining objects of culture using the methods of the Humanities. Topic selection will be within the broad framework of communication, culture, the arts, letters, popular culture, concepts, or the life of the mind.

Honors great books seminar that is methodologically based in the Social Sciences. The majority of the works will be chosen from the Honors Program's Great Books list.

Honors great books course. Course material chosen from the Honors

This progressive course is designed to provide students an advanced opportunity to learn and apply the practices of effective leadership in a real-world setting.

This course will examine mentorship perspectives and mentor leadership. It is also designed for Honors College Mentors to explore their mentoring experiences to enhance their strengths, improve and learn from their weaknesses.

Directed, independent research under a faculty member on a topic related to the student's main area of academic or professional inquiry. Must be an honors student in good standing.

Specialized subjects and topics taught by Honors College faculty. Topics vary.

Honors course which takes place at a location outside of Southwest Florida. Locations may include those in the United States or abroad.

Courses with large service learning and service team components. May be repeated when topics vary. Must be an active member of the FGCU Honors Program.

Honors in Washington provides academic credit for student internship experiences arranged through the Washington Center, in Washington, D.C. Students develop a portfolio of their internship experience. The composition of the portfolio and the criteria for grading it are determined by FGCU faculty. FGCU faculty also grade the portfolio. Second semester sophomore standing required to participate in program.

Honors students working to complete an Honors Thesis can register for 1-3 credit hours. May be repeated once. Must be an active member of the FGCU Honors Program.