About the Program
The Howard Hanson Honors Program aspires to create an intellectual home for exceptional students who desire enhanced academic challenges. The program features thought‐provoking seminars, interdisciplinary research, and diverse social and cultural experiences which nurture a student’s intellectual curiosity. A self‐designed curriculum allows students to pursue their scholastic interests and prepares them to leave Midland ready to learn and lead in the world with purpose.
Through the Howard Hanson Honors Program, students will have the opportunity to travel, participate in national and local conferences and workshops, receive up to $30,000 per year in scholarships, and earn an honors diploma.
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Program Values
Exploration + Experimentation
Community Membership + Civic Engagement
Intellectual Inquiry + Scholarship
Lifelong Learning
The Howard Hanson Honors Program is a community of scholars collectively pursuing academic excellence and personal development. Interdisciplinary seminars promote students’ cultural inquisitiveness through engaging readings, experiences, and group travel opportunities. Honors contract courses provide students an opportunity to pursue their individual academic passions and to work closely with faculty on individually-designed research projects. The program welcomes students who simultaneously participate in intercollegiate sports and/or additional extra-curricular activities.
Program Benefits
- Priority class registration
- Dedicated and inquisitive classmates
- Opportunities for enhanced academic study and self-directed coursework
- Exclusive access to cultural activities and experiential learning opportunities
- Leadership positions within the campus community
- A personalized career plan
- An Honors-designated diploma upon graduation
- An established network that includes campus & community leaders
Program Outcomes
In our honors curriculum, we hope that our students find opportunities to successfully fulfill these five outcomes:
- Examine and synthesize information or ideas and then effectively communicate their analysis via writing.
- Demonstrate appropriate participatory communication strategies that convey logical views on identified issues.
- Create and evaluate original work independently or in collaboration with classmates.
- Display active engagement and project collaboration in local, national, and/or international arenas.
- Develops a capstone project or other scholarly work based on specified goals/objectives and evidence‐based analysis.
Students completing the Howard Hanson Honors Program will receive an honors designation on their transcript!
Curriculum Paths
Learn more about how to complete the honors curriculum depending on what type of student you are.
Howard Hanson Honors Program Committee
Learn more about the members of the Honors Program Committee.
Honors Committee Member BiosApplication Process
Acceptance into the Honors Program requires one of the following: 3.5 grade point average OR a composite ACT score of 27 or higher. Beyond academic criteria, students must also complete an online application and interview with members of the Honors Program Committee. Complete the form below to request more information about the program.
Questions?
Contact us at honors@midlandu.edu or gann@midlandu.edu.