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» What's the difference between an Honors course and a regular course?
» Is more expected of me in an Honors course?
» How many Honors classes do I have to take?
» What are Core Seminar and are they required?
» What if the credit I need is not available in an Honors course?
» What if enough students do not sign up for the Honors course I need?
» Explain the Honors Option Section.
» Is the Honors program for me?
» How can I find out more about the honors program?

What's the difference between an Honors course and a regular course?: An Honors course is more challenging; e.g. you learn to analyze, interpret, apply and evaluate.

Is more expected of me in an Honors course?: You will most likely read and write more in an Honors course than in regular classes.
How many Honors classes do I have to take?: You may take as many or as few Honors classes as you like. However, to graduate as an Honors Program Scholar you must complete 18 hours of Honors courses, some of which must come from the Core Seminar.
What are Core Seminars and are they required?: Core Seminars are interdisciplinary seminars that integrate two courses from different disciplines. Students who want to graduate as Honors Program Scholars must take a Core Seminar.
What if the credit I need is not available in an Honors course? or
What if enough students do not sign up for the Honors course I need?: You may contract with the instructor of a regular course to receive Honors credit by doing additional work in that class.
Explain the Honors Option Sections.: When there are not enough Honors students to fill a whole section, you may meet with the regular section of that course but do additional work, e.g. research projects, class presentations.
Is the Honors program for me?: There are three kinds of people in this world:
(1)those who talk about other people
(2)those who talk about things
(3)those who talk about ideas
If you chose #3, you should consider the Honors Program.
How can I find out more about the Honors program?: For additional information see the Oakton Community College Honors Program Student Handbook. .

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