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HAPPY HOLIDAYS — Fairmont State University is closed for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from Fairmont State University. The University is closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 20 through Thursday, January 2. Fairmont State will reopen on Friday, January 3.

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Courses Impact

Courses

Please see below for the typical rotation in which Honors classes are offered. Though this schedule may change for a variety of reasons, we can typically ensure that you may enroll in an Honors section of the classes listed below in the corresponding semester(s). Information regarding which Core Curriculum and/or major requirements can be satisfied with these classes is also provided. 

NOTE: in certain circumstances, you may also be able to receive Honors credit in a non-Honors class as well. Please consult with the Honors Director as necessary.

Honors Course Offerings

Course Fall Semester Spring Semester Core Curriculum Major Requirements
HONR 1100 – Honors First-Year Seminar
(also satisfies Core Curriculum) 
  First-Year Seminar  
HONR 2200 – Honors Mentoring Program
(repeatable for credit)
     
HONR 3350 – Honors Seminar in Special Topics
(repeatable for credit)
   
HONR 3301 – Honors Study/Travel
(repeatable for Credit)
     
HONR 4400 – Honors Thesis Design     

Core Curriculum and Select Major Requirements

Dedicated Honors Sections Available

Course Fall Semester Spring Semester Core Curriculum Major Requirements
ART 1120 – Art Appreciation   Fine Arts w/ Critical Thinking Architecture, Studio Art
BIOL 1106 – Biological Principles I
(Honors Lab; Honors credit in Lecture also available)
  Natural Sciences w/ Critical Thinking Biology, Biology Education, Computer Science (elective), Math (elective)
ENGL 1101 – Written English I   Written Communication ALL
ENGL 1102 – Written English II Written Communication MOST
ENGL 2220 – World Literature I   Humanities English
ENGL 2221 – World Literature II   Humanities English
CHEM 1105 – Chemical Principles
(Lecture and Lab)
  Natural Sciences w/ Critical Thinking Biology, Biology Education, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Civil Engineering, Computer Science (elective), Math (elective)
COMM 2200 – Introduction to Human Communication   Oral Communication  
COMM 2201 – Introduction to Group Communication   Oral Communication  
HIST 1107 – US History to 1865   Citizenship History (BA/BS), Elementary Education, NSIS, Social Studies Education
HIST 1108 – US History Since 1865   Citizenship History (BA/BS), Elementary Education, NSIS, Social Studies Education
HIST 2213 – World Civilizations III   Humanities History (BA/BS), Elementary Education, NSIS, Social Studies Education
MATH 1530 – College Algebra   Mathematics Healthcare Management, Math and Math Educ.
MATH 2501 – Calculus I   Mathematics Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Computer Science, Forensics, Math and Math Educ
MUSI 1120 – Music Appreciation   Fine Arts w/ Critical Thinking  
PHIL 2200 – Introduction to Philosophy   Humanities  
POLI 1100 – American Government   Citizenship NSIS, Political Science, Social Studies Education
PSYC 1101 – Introduction to Psychology Social Sciences w/ Critical Thinking Exercise Science, Psychology, Social Studies Education, ASN
PSYC 2240 – Behavioral Statistics     History (BS), CHEP, Healthcare Management (elective), NSIS, Psychology, Sociology, BSN
SCIE 2200 – Ocean Issues and Society Natural Sciences w/ Critical Thinking  
SOCY 2205 – Principles of Race, Class, and Gender    Social Sciences w/ Critical Thinking Sociology
THEA 1120 – Theatre Appreciation           Fine Arts w/ Critical Thinking