HON 399 - Honors Experiential Learning

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

HON 399 is a one-credit add-on to students' applicable and appropriate courses. Students will submit proposals to study abroad or within the U.S., contribute to original research, connect a course with interdisciplinary components, or produce original writing segments or assignments for an appropriate course. Students could also serve as writing, teaching or lab assistants. The goal is for students to add to, broaden and enrich their academic experiences beyond set course requirements. It can serve as a precursor to completing an honorized capstone course as well. It can add academic rigor to courses in students' majors by challenging them to deepen and broaden their understanding of course material with the research, study abroad and writing components. They can also learn while sharing their knowledge with their fellow students and assisting professors. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze and/or solve complex issues and problems. (2) Work collaboratively with others in diverse, cross-disciplinary teams to analyze and/or solve applied, real-world problems. (3) Demonstrate leadership skills.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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