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Since an Honors course is fundamentally different from a non-Honors course, the University Honors Program believes that the contract course option should be used as infrequently as possible. These courses are, however, possible options for students whose opportunities for obtaining the necessary credits to graduate with a University Honors Program diploma are seriously limited.The UHP also acknowledges that each department or program makes the final decision whether or not to offer the ability to contract for Honors credits through a regular course offering. In all cases, the Department Chair or Program Director, the course instructor, the Honors student and the Honors Program Director must all agree to the proposal for Honors credits through a contract course. PLEASE NOTE that the Biology Department does not offer contract courses at this time.RestrictionsThe contract course option may be used only after the completion of 75 credit hours of coursework.The contract course must be taken for a letter grade.The student must earn a grade of B or higher to earn Honors credits.A grade of B- or lower results in the course not counting for Honors credits.ProcessA student wishing to contract for Honors credits in a regular course must complete the following steps with the realization that?the entire process must be completed by the end of the semester prior to semester in which the class will be taken:The student registers for the regular class for which they want to have an Honors contract.The student completes PART 1 of the Contract Course Request form including: Justification of the need for the contract course Proposal of how the course will be enhanced beyond the non-Honors version of the course. Students must work with the instructor to develop the enhanced coursework plan before submitting the Contract Course Request.Submit Contract Course Request (through hard copy or email attachment) to the UHP Office Coordinator for UHP approval.If approved, the UHP contacts both the course instructor and the department Chair or Program Director, informing both of the student’s request and including the plan for enhanced coursework for final approval.Once the contract has been fully approved, the Office Coordinator requests the Registrar to create an?Honors section of the course for the purpose of registration and recording Honors credit, and the student is transferred from the regular section to the Honors section.Additional Course CriteriaAs the student and instructor discuss the expectations for a student enrolling in a contract course, one or more of the following may be used to enhance the educational outcome for the Honors student so as to meet the expectations for Honors credit:An extra research paper or project.An extra component to an already-assigned paper or presentation.A more detailed assignment for an already-assigned paper, project, or presentation.An additional component to a test or exam.Independent or additional reading or research, perhaps with a discussion group or periodic meetings with the instructor to discuss the material.A classroom activity (debate, discussion, simulation, etc.) or an in-class presentation for the entire class.Attendance at appropriate out-of-class presentations, lectures or events and the completion of a reflection/response regarding the event’s relevance to the subject material.An artistic creation or performance.GradingBoth student and instructor should be in agreement regarding any possible changes to the grading policy in light of the different course requirements for this student. At the conclusion of the course, the student registered in the contract “H” section will receive Honors credit. Receipt of a B- grade or lower will result in the course not counting toward the requirements for the Honors diploma.Part 1: Student Information (Student will complete Part 1 and submit to UHP Office)Name: _________________________________________ ID#: Anticipated Graduation: Month/Year: ________________ Major: Proposed Contract Course InformationCourse Instructor:? ______________________________________ Course Semester/Year: Course Name, Number, and Section: Justification for Contract Course _________________________________________________________________________________________How will the coursework be enhanced beyond the non-Honors version? (To be determined by the professor and student and will be confirmed with the professor and department Chair)Student submits the form to Gina Lloyd at rlloyd1@udayton.edu or drops it off at Alumni Hall, Room 125H.Part 2: (The UHP will complete Part 2 and contact the professor and department Chair)The following have been established in consultation with the UHP:_____The need for a contract course has been established._____The student will have 75 or more credit hours completed at the time of being enrolled in thecontract course._____The UHP has informed the Chair and the instructor of the student’s intent. Signature of the Director or Associate Director of the UHPDatePart 3: ______ Email Approval received from Professor Date______________________________ ................
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