Honors Humanities is just one of the several living/learning programs at Maryland , which are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as number three in the nation. These exciting programs are designed to bring students with similar interests into a residential community and provide a living component to supplement their academic curriculum. While a student participates in Honors Humanities, they are encouraged to live in Easton Hall, the home of the program where students live, study, and take classes together. This living component of the program helps simulate a smaller, liberal arts college environment within the larger research university and fosters strong community among the program's members.
What's the difference between Honors Humanities, University Honors and Gemstone?
As an Honors Humanities student, you are a part of University Honors. You will take classes with other Honors students and have access to all of the resources that other Honors students enjoy. In addition, your Honors experience will be complemented by all of the special opportunities that Honors Humanities provides.
Gemstone is similar to Honors Humanities in that it is another subset of University Honors. However, Gemstone is a separate, four-year living/learning program in which students work in teams to create a research project that addresses a social problem with a technological solution.
What is special about Honors Humanities?
Participating in Honors Humanities offers you the chance to be a part of a community of scholars who are interested in the same things you are. Honors Humanities students have a vested to commitment to the study of the humane disciplines. They come from diverse backgrounds and major in everything from music to microbiology. The program provides a humanities focus to your Honors curriculum and also offers special classes restricted to Honors Humanities students only. These classes, combined with your research project, are designed to give you a greater understanding of the study of humanities and the arts. Most importantly, we want Honors Humanities to be an exciting and fulfilling experience for you.
What is the Honors Humanities Curriculum?
The Honors Humanities curriculum consists of 15 credits divided into two components:
ARHU: 6 credits
3 Colloquia (1 credit each) taken during the first, second, and fourth semesters: ARHU 105, ARHU 106, ARHU 206. 1 Seminar (3 credits) taken during the third semester: ARHU 205
HONR: 9 credits
3 Honors seminars (3 credits each) in the Arts and Humanities.
Keystone Project: As part of their ARHU course work; students identify, research, and construct a creative or research project throughout their four semesters in the program. The project is intended to complement the student's interests and coursework, provide a foundation for their departmental honors theses, and afford opportunities for performance and publication.
This all sounds great! How do I become a member of Honors Humanities?
Participation in Honors Humanities is by invitation only. In order to be invited into the program, you must first be admitted to University Honors. The Honors Humanities staff carefully reviews files in order to determine which students would best fit the program. We don't just look at numbers - we look for extra-curricular activities, high school courses, and interests that show a commitment to the humanities.
Shortly after you receive your acceptance into the University and Honors, an invitation to join Honors Humanities will follow. There are a limited number of spots available and they are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. You should return the invitation card as soon as possible and before May 1 st to confirm your place in this year's entering class of Honors Humanities.
