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The goal of the Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, Nursing is to enable students to increase the depth and rigor of their learning experiences in Nursing (Baccalaureate)

Qualifications:

Student seeking admission into the Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, Nursing must:

  • Have completed the first two semesters of the BSN program.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in all nursing courses.

Applying to the Program:

To to be considered for admission into the Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, Nursing, the applicant should submit:

  • The Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, Nursing Application
  • An attached summary of no more than one, single-spaced page that
    • describes the details of the applicant's scholarly background, community and/or University service, and academic awards; and
    • describes briefly why s/he is applying for an academic honors program of study.

Please submit the completed application and the attached summary to the Department of Health Science's Department Head:

Name: Dr. Erin Donovan

Email: [email protected]

Graduating with the Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, Nursing:

  • General Requirements:

All students completing an Academic Honors program of study are expected to complete a senior capstone activity. The activity can range from an honor's thesis to a creative work to an undergraduate research project. Additionally, students may be asked to present the results of their activity in a scholarly venue approved by their Academic Honors Program advisor (e.g., CMU's Student Showcase).

  • Specific Requirements for Health Sciences, Nursing (Baccalaureate) :
  • Complete 9 semester credit hours at the 300 and 400 level according to the following:
    • Course in content related to the area of Honors Topics (3) credit hours (may be from another department);
    • Course related content through independent study in either theory or clinical (3) credit hours;
    • Capstone and project (3 credit hours); the capstone experience will be a formal research process leading to paper that is publishable and presentation at a local, regional, or national conference. Topic, methods, and writing are to be guided and approved by a faculty member.

For More Information:

For more information about the Academic Honors Program in Health Sciences, students are welcome to contact Dr. Erin Donovan at [email protected].