Liberal Arts & Applied Science (CLA)

CLA 190. Community Leadership Dialogues. (3)

This introductory seminar, required of all CLAAS Divisional Honors Program students, is devoted to the analysis from different perspectives of key questions, texts, or problems in the humanities, natural or social sciences, business, engineering, or the arts as identified by the instructor. The course introduces students to reading closely, thinking critically, and writing at the college level through discussion, debate, and engagement with challenging community and leadership issues. Students will work collaboratively on a community-based project that culminates in a public presentation about their processes, findings, and proposed solutions. Requirements and topics vary by instructor. Required of all CLAAS Divisional Honors students.
Prerequisite: Admitted to CLAAS Divisional Honors Program.

CLA 290. CLAAS Honors Seminar. (3; maximum 6)

This seminar, required of all CLAAS Divisional Honors Program students, is devoted to the analysis from different perspectives of key questions, texts, or problems in the humanities, natural or social sciences, business, engineering, or the arts as identified by the instructor. The course advances students’ close reading, critical thinking, and college writing skills through discussion, debate, and engagement with challenging civic, community, and leadership issues. Requirements and topics vary by instructor. Required of all CLAAS Divisional Honors students. Repeatable for credit based on topic.
Prerequisite: Admitted to CLAAS Divisional Honors Program.

CLA 490. CLAAS Honors Signature Project. (1-3)

Student-designed projects focus on a specific problem or issue presented for advanced analysis. All projects are faculty directed. Requirements and topics vary by project. Required of all CLAAS Divisional Honors students.
Prerequisite: Admitted to CLAAS Divisional Honors Program.