Program Mission and Overview

The Keene State College Honors Program complements a number of exciting changes at the college, including the transition to four-credit classes and a new general education program we call Integrative Studies. Inspired by the new Integrative Studies (IS) Program, a committee of interested faculty and staff worked to develop a vision of Honors at Keene State, based upon the College's "dynamic progression to a new level of academic excellence" (Strategic Plan). The mission of the Honors Program is to provide exceptional students with intellectual stimulation and academically rich experiences for personal and professional growth.

The Honors Program starts in fall 2007 and involves both residential and classroom experiences. Students work closely with other fellow students and professors and engage in creative and critical inquiry. Students are expected to integrate and expand on what they are learning in Honors courses by attending enrichment activities and events both on and off campus.

The Honors Program includes five Honors courses within the Integrative Studies Program. In their entering semester, Honors students will enroll in one of two designated Honors Thinking and Writing sections. In the spring of 2008 and each semester of their sophomore year, they will enroll in designated Honors IS Perspectives sections. In their junior and senior years, respectively, Honors students will participate in a study-abroad experience and share a senior capstone IS course. Residential students may choose to be housed together in a living/learning community for their first year.

For more information, please email Honors Program Director Dr. Beatriz Torres or fill out our online form.