Honours Program
Southeastern Community College - Iowa (SCC)
Key Information
Campus location
West Burlington, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
Scholarships
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Introduction
The Southeastern Community College Honors Program allows highly motivated and talented students to take on elevated academic freedom and responsibility levels as they assume more control over their college education.
The Program provides increased potential for personal growth in cultural awareness, community responsibility, and transformational leadership. Members of the Honors Program enjoy opportunities to grow, discover, and become the best version of themselves.
What We Offer:
Opportunities to develop your full potential
Exceptional intellectual challenges
In-depth experiences with issues and topics of global and societal importance
Close interactions between instructors and students
Conference opportunities
Priority registration
Enhanced transfer success
Transfer agreements with Regents and private university Honors Programs
Increased scholarship opportunities
Why should I join the Honors Program?
Special Honors-only classes – Hone your leadership and communication skills, then apply your learning as you work with classmates.
Dedicated advising – Work one-on-one with a dedicated Honors Advisor.
Learning community – Spend time with fellow Honors students and develop a network of like-minded peers.
Leadership opportunities – Join the President's Leadership Academy and Phi Theta Kappa to learn leadership skills, represent SCC at community events, and attend student conferences.
Mentoring opportunities – Share your learning and experiences with incoming new students or serve as a peer tutor.
Special recognition on your diploma and transcript – Officially demonstrate your accomplishment to transfer colleges and potential employers.
Honours program transfer – Plan to continue to earn a bachelor's degree? Continue your honours status when you transfer to select universities and colleges.
Program Basics
The Honors Program includes the following components:
Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA
Completion of Honors First-Year Experience (SDV-108H)
Completion of four Honors courses, in addition to required coursework in the chosen degree program
Honours coursework will fulfil 12 credits of the SCC general education course requirements from:
Communications
Humanities
Social Science
Math & Science
Cultural Awareness