Why should I take an arts & sciences honors program course?
The general honors program gives students an exciting option for enhancing their liberal arts education while at CNM.
If I got the letter inviting me into the honors program, but can't sign up this term, can I sign up next term?
Yes, if you keep up your GPA.
Do I have to take both legacy classes to get into a topics class?
No, you don't have to take any legacy classes first. You can start with a topics course.
Do I have to take Ancient Legacy before I take Modern Legacy?
No. These courses can be taken in any order, or singly.
What topics classes are going to be offered next year?
Fall: Classic Studies in Psychology
Spring: Darwinian Legacy
How are honors classes counted?
At CNM, they count as either humanities OR social/behavioral science electives. At UNM they can take the place of various general education requirements.
Is There any special value to taking Honors courses?
Being in the Honors program can open doors and help enhance your career path. To have Graduated with Honors on your resume is a good way to add value to your resume. Your acceptance into the CNM Honors program automatically qualifies you for the Honors program at UNM (providing you have met the UNM general criteria for admission).
Being in the Honors program connects you to a supportive network of Honors students, professors and alumni, and makes you eligible for special scholarships, conferences, and internships.
Who is eligible?
A student must have taken at least 9 college credits, must have at least a 3.2 GPA and must have received a 'B' or better in English 101 in order to be considered for the honors program. Enrollment in honors classes requires permission of the instructor of the class or of an associate dean.
Enrollment in honors courses is by application only; however, any student who meets the qualifications and is interested in the challenge these courses offer is encouraged to apply.
