The Honors Transfer Program at Cañada is a new program designed to support highly motivated students as they pursue their educational goals for graduation and transfer. Honors students benefit from studying in a research rich environment with other students who are dedicated to a rigorous exploration of academic, intellectual, cultural and social issues. Students from all backgrounds and in all majors are encouraged to participate in honors classes.
ART 680CB HONORS SEMINAR - A MOVEABLE FEAST (Also MUS. 680CB)
Art, theater and music set a four-course banquet for students interested in an interdisciplinary taste of intriguing, challenging arts experiences. In this seminar class attendance, lead by faculty, at art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances are preceded by a preparatory lecture/demonstration, and are followed by reflection and discussion. Events are chosen from the Bay Area's rich buffet of art museums, theater, opera and music. Students have the opportunity to do research (and perform, if they wish) in the field of art that stimulates their intellect and inspires their creative palate. Honors credit will be earned for both ART 680CB and the concurrently enrolled course. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ART 101, 102, 103 104, 201, 204, 207, 214, 221, 301, or 351; MUS. 115, 202, 230, 250; DRAM 101, 140, 200, 201, 202, 203, 221, 233, or 300. Transfer: CSU. 92130 ART 680CB APA Wed 1:10-3:00 3-148 Erickson 2.0
CRER 680CC HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: TRANSFER ESSENTIALS AND PLANNING
Prepares you as a competitive candidate to transfer to a four year college and university. The course also helps you to understand the transfer process by introducing transfer options, the transfer requirements, and available tools and services to assist you in making an informative decision in selecting school of your choice and to implement your transfer plan and educational goals. Guides you through the application process, the writing of your personal statement, and assist you to find resources in funding your education as well as explaining academic/ transfer policies. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. Transfer: CSU. 92178 CRER 680CC APA Wed 5:30-7:35 9-106 Sohrabi 1.0 8/19-10/7
ECE. 680CF HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN ECE: THE IMAGE OF THE CHILD
From precious gift, to valuable commodity, the image of the child has changed throughout time and across cultures. This class examines themes in childhood and allow you to research a specific topic of your interest. PREREQ: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: any ECE transferable class, PSYC 200 or ANTH 200. Honors credit is earned for both ECE 680CF and the concurrently enrolled or previously completed course. Transfer: CSU. 92170 ECE. 680CF APA Wed 7:10-9:15 22-109 Dilko 1.0 9/30-12/2
ENGL 100 READING AND COMPOSITION - LOVE IN THE AUTUMN
This intensive English 100 course will examine what love means across time, continents, fields of study, and cultures. We'll learn about Plato's idea of the separated twins; about science's discovery of the "love hormone"; and about what our God(s) and our music have to say on the importance, and meaning of love. Students will have an opportunity to conduct research and write an extensive report on an aspect of love that interests them. Yes, this may include personal research conducted on Match.com. One by arrangement hour of lab per week is required. PREREQ: ENGL 836 or ESL 400 OR eligibility for ENGL 100 on approved college English Placement Test and other measures as necessary AND READ 836 with Credit or a grade of C or better OR eligibility for 400-level Reading courses on approved college Reading Placement Test and other measures as necessary. (CAN ENGL 2) (CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 100 + 110) Transfer: CSU: A2, UC. (IGETC: 1A)92120 ENGL 100 APA TTh 9:45 - 11:00 3-254 Palmer 3.0
MATH 270 LINEAR ALGEBRA
Application of vectors and matrices to systems of linear equations, linear transformations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, vector spaces and inner products. One by arrangement hour of lab per week is required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: MATH 252. Transfer: CSU, UC. (IGETC: 2) 92583 MATH 270 APA MW 12:45-2:00 16-110 Iverson 3.0
MATH 275 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Applications involving differential equations and analytical, graphical and numerical solutions of linear differential equations and systems of linear differential equations, power-series solutions of nonlinear differential equations, and solution of linear differential equations with constant coefficients by Laplace Transforms. One by arrangement hour of lab per week is required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100. PREREQ: MATH 252. (CAN MATH 24) Transfer: CSU, UC. (IGETC: 2) 92584 MATH 275 APA Th 11:10-12:25 2-118 Iverson 3.0
PLSC 680CA HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: GOT FAITH? THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Explores Christianity within the realm of American politics. Addresses the meaning of the "separation of church and state" as it relates to the foundation of America - past, present and future. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ANTH 200, ECON 100; PHIL 100; PLSC 150, 200, 210; PSYC 106 or SOCI 100. Honors credit is earned for both PLSC 680CA and the concurrently enrolled course. Transfer: CSU. 92133 PLSC 680CA APA Thu 2:10-4:15 3-148 Ware 1.0 9/24-11/19
While any student who meets the prerequisites for a given honors course may be admitted into the course, it is only possible to receive the full benefits of graduating or transferring as an Cañada Honors Scholar after you have been accepted into, and completed the program.
Eligibility requirements for the Honors Transfer Program are as follows:
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Program Entrance
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Entering High School Students
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Continuing College Students
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Complete application
GPA 3.5
Eligibility for English 100
and Math 120
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Complete application
GPA 3.5 after 9 units of degree
applicable coursework
Eligibility for English 100
and Math 120
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Program Maintenance
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GPA 3.0
1 semester probation offered
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Graduation or Transfer With Honors
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Complete Honors Scholars application on file with Honors Program Coordinator
15 units in Honors Classes
GPA 3.25
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For more information about this program please contact:
Professor Patty Dilko, Honors Program Coordinator at dilko@smccd.edu or 650-306-3115.
For current honors activities at Cañada go to: http://canadacollegeptk.org/index.html
