Innovations in Honors Minor

The Minor in the Innovations in Honors Program offers students in the Honors College the opportunity to undertake a civically engaged, problem-solving sequence of Innovation Labs that will culminate in a solution proposal and action plan, answering authentic problems that are relevant to our city, state, and region. Admission to the IIH Program is determined by application and students will begin their IIH coursework - 18-24 hours required in total - after their first year in college.

Course Requirements

Students must complete all of the following:

UHON 2000r - Sophomore Honors Studies
UHON 2850r - Innovation Lab I
UHON 2860r - Innovation Lab II
UHON 3000r - Junior Honors Studies
Department Honors or Honors College Thesis:

4 hours in 4995r

Additionally, IIH students select any of the following for a minimum of 6 hours or a maximum of 12 hours; honors credit from other approved programs or colleges may be substituted for these requirements if they are included in a previous articulation agreement or have received permission from the dean.
UHON 3510r - Topics in Historical Understanding
UHON 3520r - Topics in Literature
UHON 3530r - Topics in Thought, Values and Beliefs
UHON 3540r - Topics in Visual and Performing Arts
UHON 3550r - Topics in Behavioral and Social Sciences
UHON 3560r - Topics in Natural Sciences (Non-Lab)
UHON 3565r - Topics in Natural Sciences (Lab)
UHON 3570r - Topics in Mathematics
UHON 3580r - Topics in Statistics
UHON 3590r - Topics in Non-Western Culture
UHON 3950r - Honors Experiential Learning: Internship
UHON 3960r - Honors Experiential Learning: Leadership
UHON 3970r - Honors Experiential Learning: Service Learning
UHON 3980r - Honors Experiential Learning: Study Abroad/Study Away
UHON 3990r - Honors Experiential Learning: Undergraduate Research/Creative Activity

Additional Information and Notes

At least 8 hours must be earned in courses at 3000 level or above.

Minimum 2.0 average in the minor.