The Academic Honors Program at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) provides highly motivated undergraduates enriched studies in their academic major. Completion of honors requirements varies by academic program, but each includes opportunities for students to actively engage in more advanced study through coursework and a Capstone Project that will include research that is presented in a scholarly venue. Students completing a program’s academic honors requirements are recognized at CMU’s Commencement Ceremony.
Application Process and Qualifications
General: Students seeking participation in an Academic Honors Program must have earned at least 45 semester credit hours with a minimum 3.5 overall grade point average (GPA) at the time of application.
An application process occurs each semester, and interested students should submit materials to the Spanish Honors Program Advisor by the third week of the semester. In addition to the credit hour and GPA qualifications, an applicant must also submit the application form, which will request that the applicant provide a summary of his/her scholarly background, community and/or University service, and academic awards; and a brief description of why s/he is applying.
Program Requirements
General Requirements: All students completing an Academic Honors program of study are expected to complete a senior capstone (FLAS 498). Students must present the results of their capstone in a scholarly venue approved by their Academic Honors Program advisor (e.g., CMU’s Student Showcase, a regional meeting for the relevant discipline).
Requirements Specific to Majors in the Spanish Program (Hispanic Studies or Secondary Licensure):
- Must complete honors work, by Contract, in three FLAS courses (nine credits) after completion of FLAS 304 and 305. Honors Program students, in consultation with the Spanish Honors Program Advisor, arrange to do advanced work in these upper-division courses; this is accomplished by speaking with the faculty that will teach the selected course prior to registering for the course.
- As approved by the Spanish Honors Program Advisor, commit to a project to promote Spanish on campus or community. Ideas may include serving as officer in the Spanish club, organizing the Mesa de conversación, organizing cultural events, serving as interpreter at community activities, etc.
- Must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA.
- Must maintain a 3.7 GPA in FLAS courses.
Program Contact: Dr. Cecilia Battauz, [email protected], 970.248.1068