An Honors option allows Honors College students in good standing (3.30 cumulative GPA or better) to earn Honors credit for an undergraduate class at the 2000-level or above. The course and Honors work must be taught by a full-time faculty member  (as listed in the WSU Directories on www.wayne.edu) or part-time faculty (depending on departmental policies) with the co-signature of the Department Chair on the form.   

Additional Honors coursework   

The assignment or project is documented with the Honors Option Proposal Form and supporting materials by the listed due date. The Honors work is typically separate from the regular assignments and should not be factored into the final grade. No extra credit is assessed or earned.  

Students are encouraged to pitch an assignment idea to the faculty during the first few weeks of class to begin a discussion. The assignment must be related to the course outcomes and gradable. Faculty may also create a standard Honors assignment(s), if preferred. The student is responsible for submitting the completed Honors Option Proposal to the Honors College. 

Examples of previously approved Honors coursework includes:   

• 10-page research paper   
• Significant (10% or more) additional or challenge homework related to the class material   
• Additional reading material with a paper and/or paper oral presentation   
• Creative projects such as music composition or art piece  

Faculty will receive an email from the Honors to confirm receipt of approved Honors Option endeavors for each term. The Honors College will communicate at the end of the semester to obtain final course grade and Honors assignment grade information. Students must earn least a B for both the Honors assignment and course to receive Honors designation for the course and associated credits.