HONORS 230 Honors American Government Credits: 3

This course will analyze the structure and operation of American government. Major topic areas include the historical development of American democracy, mass political behavior, political institutions, public policy, and their connections. The US and Missouri Constitutions provide a framework for the class and are examined in-depth throughout the class.

Prerequisites: Honors student, or a 3.5 GPA or higher, or a 28 ACT score or higher.

HONORS 330 Senior Honors Thesis/Project Practicum Credit: 1

The Senior Honors Practicum is a graded one-credit-hour course that will prepare honors students to undertake a Senior Honors Thesis or Project. In this class, students will explore different options for theses or projects; identify a topic and faculty advisor; plan the production of the thesis or project; produce a component of the thesis or project; and collaborate effectively with other honors students to develop their plans.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Honors Program.

HONORS 360A Social Justice and Cultural Awareness Credit: 1

As an urban institution, UMKC aims to be at the forefront of social justice reform and cultural awareness. In the activities linked to this Honors Leader course, students will have opportunities to learn about the diversity of cultures in KC as well as the social problems affecting different communities. Through events and experiences, students will learn how to challenge their preconceptions and become better and more inclusive citizens of our community and the world.

Prerequisites: Honors Program Student.

HONORS 360B Environmental Sustainability Credit: 1

The sustainable use of environmental resources is increasingly important for maintaining humans’ quality of life. In this course, students will investigate the major challenges to sustainability, efforts to address those challenges, and barriers to equality in access to sustainability initiatives.

Prerequisites: Honors Program Student

HONORS 360C Leadership and Ethics Credit: 1

Leadership is a necessary skill that continues to change as our culture and society evolves. To this end, the Honors Program seeks to build future leaders who are capable of making informed, ethical decisions. In this course Honors students will learn how to assess the needs of a team, to adapt to diverse community and cultural standards, and to contribute when not in the lead.

Prerequisites: Honors Program Student.

HONORS 360D Kansas City History and Urban Engagement Credit: 1

Almost half of UMKC alumni stay in the metro area after graduation and influence the area as professionals, voters, community leaders, and parents. The activities of this Honors Leader course will prepare Honors students to perform these important roles by informing them about local history and the diverse cultures of the city.

Prerequisites: Honors Program Student.

HONORS 490 Special Topics Credits: 3

An advanced undergraduate course designed to deal with a topic that is not available in the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when the subject changes.

Prerequisites: Admission into Honors Program.

HONORS 495A Senior Thesis-Criminal Justice and Criminology Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495AA Senior Thesis Anthropology Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495B Senior Thesis-Art History Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495C Senior Thesis Biology Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495D Senior Thesis-Chemistry Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495E Senior Thesis-Communication Studies Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisite: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495EE Senior Thesis-Electrical and Computer Engineering Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495F Senior Thesis-Economics Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495G Senior Thesis-English Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495H Senior Thesis-Foreign Languages Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495I Senior Thesis-Geosciences Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495J Senior Thesis-History Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495L Senior Thesis-Mathematics Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495M Senior Thesis - Business Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495ME Senior Thesis-Medicine Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495N Senior Thesis-Philosophy Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495NH Senior Thesis-Health Sciences Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495NN Senior Thesis-Nursing Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495O Senior Thesis-Political Science Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495P Senior Thesis-Psychology Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495PA Senior Thesis-Public Administration Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar. Pre-requisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495Q Senior Thesis-Sociology Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495R Senior Thesis-Theatre Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495S Senior Thesis-Education Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495U Senior Thesis-Classics/Ancient Studies Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495V Senior Thesis-Physics Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 495X Senior Thesis-Music Credits: 1-6

Students who have completed the requirements for the Honors Program may choose to do independent research and then write or create a senior thesis. If the thesis is acceptable as an honors thesis, the student will then graduate as an Honors Scholar.

Prerequisites: Departmental consent.

HONORS 496 Honors Internship Credits: 1-6

This course is an academic internship that requires written assignments in addition to the work performed in a professional workplace. Internships are individually arranged with the sponsoring organization, which may be a business, school, nonprofit agency or government office. Academic credit may range from 1 to 6 credit hours (for 0 credit hours see HONORS 496A). There will be a Learning Agreement established in the first week of the semester that states the contractual responsibilities of the student, the workplace supervisor and the internship coordinator.

HONORS 496A Honors Internship Credits: 0

This course is an academic internship that requires written assignments in addition to the work performed in a professional workplace. Internships are individually arranged with the sponsoring organization, which may be a business, school, nonprofit agency or government office. Academic credit for this course is 0 credit hours (for variable 1-6 credit hours see Honors 496). There will be a Learning Agreement established in the first week of the semester that states the contractual responsibilities of the student, the workplace supervisor and the internship coordinator. This Learning Agreement will outline the job responsibilities, workload expectations, assignments and anticipated learning outcomes of the internship experience.

HONORS 499 Senior Thesis/Project Writing Group Credit: 1

This course is open to honors students and high-achieving students who are working on senior theses, projects, or capstone papers. The group meets twice a month to offer peer response to the work of members, who set goals and deadlines for producing their theses or projects. A faculty member of the Honors Program advises the group. Non-honors students who meet the Honors Program admission criteria may receive permission to enroll.