Requirements

The Honors Track is an interdisciplinary, discussion-dependent, reading- and writing-intensive alternative to Drake's already innovative general education curriculum.

Honors Program Track requirements:

• One Quantitative Literacy AOI course-- 3 credits
• One Artistic Experience AOI course-- 3 credits
• One Physical or Life Science course with lab-- 4 credits
• HONR 100: Paths to Knowledge-- 4 credits
• 15 additional Honors elective credits*

Total = 29 credit hours

To graduate with a "University Honors" distinction on Drake degree:

• Complete the Honors Program Track (above)
• Complete an Honors Senior Thesis
• Graduate with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher

Click here to see a visual guide to general education options (Honors and AOI's)

Note:

• *Students on the Honors Track should take a diversified curriculum: no more than 2 Honors or Honors cross-listed courses from the same department or school (i.e., SJMC) may be counted toward the 15 Honors elective credits.
• Any major is compatible with the Honors Track.
• Studying abroad and Drake summer study trips (such as Uganda, England, China, South Africa, and Egypt) can count toward Honors credit.
• A student may apply only one summer web course (cross-listed with Honors) toward Honors Track requirements.
• Honors First Year Practicum is a 1-credit course designed for first-year students to learn about the Honors Program and meet other Honors students. It is not required for participation in the Honors Program.