Why should I participate? Because Honors students are just like you! You'll support each other academically and socially and in the end, you'll all benefit. Exceptional students who value academic excellence and the opportunity to be challenged inside and outside the classroom are invited to explore Capital University's Honors Program. Students who choose to participate in this program take part in a unique learning experience with students like themselves who value a similar educational challenge. Whether through formal courses in the classroom, informal learning projects, internships or international study opportunities, students in every academic field are challenged to think, question, analyze and develop their own beliefs.
Do I Qualify? Exceptional students – regardless of major – who value academic excellence and the opportunity to be challenged inside and outside the classroom are invited to explore Capital University's Honors Program. Students who choose to participate in this program take part in a unique learning experience with students like themselves who value a similar educational challenge. To qualify for the Honors Program you must: - be a full-time student
- have an ACT composite score of 26 (SAT 1170) or higher
- get permission from the Honors Program director
To continue in the program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 while enrolled at Capital. Visit the Honors Program Web page for requirements on completing Capital's Honors Program, Honors Program options and information about Honors housing and the program's director.
Requirements for Completing the Honors Program To graduate from the Honors Program students must complete a minimum of four honors experiences (either through the honors seminars, honors sections of general education courses, or departmental courses that are designated as Honors) plus HONS 310 and HONS 410. HONS 310 is a junior-level seminar that prepares students for HONS 410, the senior-level capstone experience, in which students conduct scholarship on a topic of their choice. Students may be able to fulfill part of the Honors Program requirements through study abroad experiences. Applications to allow the use of a study abroad experience for honors credit can be obtained from the Honors Program director. Many students take advantage of an Honors section of the university's general education program. Normally these classes are limited to no more than 15 students. Student participation in discussion also is encouraged in these classes. Community service also may be incorporated into your Honors experience. Finally, as one of the requirements for completing the program, students develop a proposal and conduct independent research as part of their capstone experience.
Honors Housing Many students recognize the benefits of interaction and choose to live in a residence hall housing mainly honors students. In addition to the normal interaction that occurs between students who live together, students also benefit from informal meetings that are related to the program and held in the residence hall. Honors housing is limited and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Honors House The Honors House is located at 2373 E. Mound St. (across from the Capital Center). The Honors House serves as the administrative base for the program. It houses the director's office and a meeting space for Honors students.
The Honors Program Director The Honors Program is directed by Stephen Baker. Baker graduated from Trent Polytechnic (now Nottingham Trent University) in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in economics. He continued his studies at the University of York where he became a research fellow in the Institute of Social and Economic Research. He received his doctorate in economics in 1982. From 1981 to 1987 Baker was an assistant professor at Clark University, joining the faculty of Capital University in 1987. During 1993-94 academic year, he spent a sabbatical in France as a visiting professor at Schiller University in Strasbourg. Baker also has taught in Switzerland. His doctoral thesis examined the economic effects of European monetary union. His interest in this area continues. He also has written on other topics such as international trade policy and agricultural policy. He is the author of a textbook on international economics. Baker is married with three children and lives on the northwest side of Columbus. He plays trumpet and is a member of two brass bands. You can contact the Honors House and Dr. Baker at (614) 338-8104. |