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Honors

Program Year (2024-2025)

About the Program

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Honors Program offers an enriched academic experience for those students who have demonstrated intellectual potential and personal commitment. As a result, successful Honors students are better prepared to continue their studies and bring their academic talents and abilities to the attention of prospective employers.

Although Honors courses meet General Education requirements for transfer to the California State University and University of California systems, this program is not designed only for purposes of transfer, but also to deepen participants educational experience and aid and inspire students in their other coursework at Butte College. Classes require students to analyze primary original works in the area discipline, write a minimum of 5,000 words in analytical papers and reading responses, and participate in seminar-type discussions Additionally, classes emphasize critical and independent thinking and original responses to the course material.


Program Requirements

Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 31238.00CA

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze and synthesize significant global ideas and primary original works.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in seminar-type discussions.

  • Demonstrate advanced writing skills and critical, creative thinking in composing a minimum of 5,000 words in analytical papers and reading responses.

  • Generate creative, original responses to course material.

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Required courses:
16 - 17 Units
Select five courses:

Contacts

Heather Valle, Chair
(530) 895-2553

Department Office: LRC 304
(530) 895-2471

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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