2007-04-11 09:31:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
difference...
I'm not planning on majoring in English
2007-04-11 09:32:09 · update #1
Generally: smaller class sizes, tougher and more frequent reading assignments, more difficult grading standards, more class participation required, independent research/creative projects, etc.
In some cases, they aren't much different from high school honors classes, which validate the "more work is better" mantra. My philosophy on teaching honors courses is that the daily workload should be lighter (because less time is needed for review and basic training), in order to allow students more time to develop their own curriculum, a stronger final project, etc. G-- forbid you deviate from the high school model with some of them, though -- they whine and whine and whine. Oy.
2007-04-11 10:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by rhetorica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The students admitted to the honors program had to apply to it and be accepted. Then they took honors classes - and if they took so many, they could get a special "honors degree". I'm not sure if that helped them get into grad school or find a job easier or not. I'm a manager now and I have never run across a resume with "honors" degree on it.
I know that some of my friends who were in the program liked it for the comraderie.
But, I also recall that it was more for those studying liberal arts. I was in engineering and there are no engineering "honors" classes - they are hard enough as is...plus with all the weeding out they do in the first two years, there aren't enough students left after that to have 2 separate classes anyway.
Anyway...my take is that it isn't worth it. But that is just one person's opinion.
2007-04-11 12:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by CG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honors classes generally are for juniors and seniors in their major of study. Non-majors are not allowed to take the course unless they have permission from the instructor.
2007-04-11 14:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by purelluk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harder, for smarter students, smaller classes. They are not for the typical students. My high school GPA was above 4.0 and still I wasn't in the honors program.
2007-04-11 10:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honors programs are more difficult and for the really "smart" people, not your average Joe student.
2007-04-11 09:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by ArchAngel Raziel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋