Academics
Challenge Yourself
Clark Honors College is comprised of students from every undergraduate major on campus. From art to business, neuroscience to political science, our classrooms are a fusion of ideas and perspectives. We challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone, expand your horizons, and engage deeply with both the coursework and the people that you find here.
What we offer:
Exclusive Courses
Available only to our students, the CHC’s liberal arts curriculum will introduce you to courses that transcend traditional academic boundaries. CHC courses provoke you to think beyond history, literature, math, natural science or social science as distinct disciplines and to consider subjects from diverse perspectives.
1:1 Faculty Mentorship
Your undergraduate studies will serve as a foundation for your career, but also as a time to build relationships with mentors and professors who will share their expertise with you and serve as guides to your senior thesis. Ask questions. Go to office hours. Engage in discussions. CHC professors are drawn from all disciplines across campus to enable every CHC student to make the most of their education.
Map Out Your Graduation Plan
The CHC’s small, discussion-based classes replace the university’s core education requirements. With disciplinary balance and flexibility in scheduling, our curriculum allows students to determine when they take their CHC courses and how to balance those with their major and university requirements.
Writing with Clarity
Want to improve your writing skills in a meaningful way that reaches audiences beyond the classroom? Take a seminar in public writing. You'll get detailed feedback, learn to translate complex information effectively, and develop a voice that opens the door for you to make a difference in the world.
Your Thesis Will Take You Places
As a CHC student, during your fourth year you will complete a thesis project. Through it, you can explore questions, solve problems, create a portfolio, conduct original research, write a business or marketing plan, or work with professors on an issue or project related to your own career goals.
Your thesis will provide you with skills employers and graduate or professional schools value: the ability to manage projects, apply your knowledge, communicate complex ideas and work both independently and collaboratively.