Honors Courses

Each year we offer approximately 500 sections of Honors courses, in classes averaging 20 students and generally capping at 25 students. Honors courses are designed to match the abilities of Honors students and emphasize quality and academic rigor.

Most Honors students take one or two Honors courses each term or approved upper-level courses. To search for Honors courses offered by term, click on the class search page of the student information system. For a listing of featured Honors level courses offered each term, or a listing of upper level courses that are offered as alternatives to Honors courses throughout the academic year, please click on the appropriate link below:

• Featured Honors courses for Winter 2012
• Approved upper level courses

Honors Embedded (HE) Courses

In an Honors-embedded (HE) course, Honors students attend a non-Honors class and work individually with the professor on special projects. The nature of these projects will vary across courses and professors. HE courses are designated in the Schedule of Classes, and students must receive instructor permission for enrollment in the Honors option. In general, HE courses count for Honors requirement, but students should confirm with their Honors advisor.

Honors Embedded Course List and Syllabi

For Faculty - Honors Embedded Proposal Guidelines

Honors Embedded Courses

Non-Honors courses approved for HE for all campuses:

• Agricultural Communication HE600
• Agricultural Education HE230
• Animal SciencesHE360
• English HE575, HE551, HE566, .HE573.01
• Food Science & Tech HE201
• Health Information Management & Systems HE535, 537, 536, 650, 654, 655
• Horticulture & Crop Science HE300
• Linguistics HE502
• Medical Technology HE600.01, 602, 604, 605,615.01, 630.01, 635.01, 640, 645.01, 645.02
• Radiologic Technology HE200
• Spanish HE551, HE555, HE604

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Honors courses approved for HE on the regional campuses only:

• Anthro HE201
• ClassicsHE102
• English HE367.01
• History HE181
• Music HE251
• Physics HE131, HE132
• Poli Sci HE597.02
• Psych HE100, HE331, HE340
• Theatre HE100

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Non-Honors courses approved for HE on the regional campuses only:

• Biology HE101
• Music HE341

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For courses without a syllabus, please contact the University Honors & Scholars Center for more information.

Prestigious Fellowships

Students at The Ohio State University are competitive in every arena and rank among the nation’s best. Our Honors Collegium office assists all interested undergraduates in preparing for national scholarships and fellowships during their tenure at OSU. These awards include the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and Goldwater Scholarships, as well as Fulbright grants and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

Although these awards will usually be for graduate study, interested students should start preparing and informing themselves early. Many prestigious scholarships and fellowships require institutional endorsement and the Honors Collegium directly oversees this process. These particular scholarships and fellowships involve a university–wide competition and selection process to identify suitable candidates to be forwarded to the national competitions. Please visit the Honors Collegium website  for information on these competitions and student preparation resources.

Scholars Programs

Advocates for Children and Education Scholars:
Recognize the variety of critical issues facing children in today’s society and learn strategies to advocate for change.

Architecture Scholars:
Weigh the architectural, landscape architectural, and city and regional planning design professions within the Knowlton School of Architecture.

Arts Scholars:
Create an arts focused community for intellectual, social and civic development.

Biological Sciences Scholars:
Acquire hands-on laboratory and field experiences within the biological sciences while exploring diverse career pathways.

Business Scholars:
Examine business, its practice and its environment at the Fisher College of Business.

Engineering Scholars:
Contemplate the adoption of socially responsible practices and explore professional opportunities in the expanding field of green engineering.

Environment and Natural Resources Scholars:
Analyze and appreciate global environmental issues while exploring the natural world that surrounds us.

Health Sciences Scholars:
Investigate career opportunities in health sciences and health care.

Humanities Scholars:
Engage in the fields of literature, languages, philosophy, history and culture.

International Affairs Scholars:
Explore world affairs, global themes, diplomacy and venture abroad.

Media, Marketing and Communication Scholars:
Develop expertise in technological skills and get hands on experience experimenting with today’s cutting-edge digital media.

Mount Leadership Society:
Cultivate leadership skills and commit to community service.

Politics, Society, and Law Scholars:
Focus on current political and legal issues in society while exploring educational and professional career options.

Sport and Wellness Scholars:
Participate in progressive learning experiences related to the importance of sport in our society and create lifestyles that value activity and health.

Scholars Advising

With over 13,000 courses to choose from, how do you decide what to schedule each quarter? There are a number of resources available for you.

Scholars Program Coordinators

Some of the professional staff leading Scholars Programs also serve as academic advisors on campus. You will meet regularly with your Scholars Coordinator to discuss your academic progress and career goals. In addition, all Scholars Coordinators work together to connect you with an array of academic resources such as faculty advisors, career counselors, and support areas such as the Younkin Success Center, the Undergraduate Research Office and the Honors Collegium to name a few.

Prestigious Fellowships

Students at The Ohio State University are competitive in every arena and rank among the nation’s best. Our Honors Collegium office assists all interested undergraduates in preparing for national scholarships and fellowships during their tenure at OSU. These awards include the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, and Goldwater Scholarships, as well as Fulbright grants and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. In 2006-07, OSU Honors & Scholars produced over 35 major national award winners including Truman, Beinecke, Goldwater, and Udall Scholars, as well Fulbright and NSF Graduate Research Fellows.

Although these awards will usually be for graduate study, interested students should start preparing and informing themselves early. Many prestigious scholarships and fellowships require institutional endorsement and the Honors Collegium directly oversees this process. These particular scholarships and fellowships involve a university–wide competition and selection process to identify suitable candidates to be forwarded to the national competitions. Please visit our website  for information on these competitions and student preparation resources.