Kirsten Travis receives the HTCC Director's Scholarship from Herald Kane at the annual HTCC research conference, March, 2007.

About the Program


Make the Golden West College Honors Program work for you whether you take only a few courses or complete the full program!

Goals of Honors Program Courses

The primary goal of the Golden West College Honors Program is to challenge highly motivated students through an enriched course of study providing a broader, deeper, more intense academic experience than that offered in the standard curriculum. The Program leads students to advanced levels of critical thinking, discussion, writing and community involvement. To this end, honors courses develop:

• Critical thinking
• Synthesis and analysis
• Written and oral communication
• Library, internet and technology-related research skills

Honors courses also:

• Explore current developments and innovations
• Consider global or multicultural perspectives
• Encourage experiential and interactive learning
• Offer enrichment activities such as guest speakers, plays, concerts, etc.
• Foster involvement in the community

Try One Course

If you have a strong commitment to your education but would like to start out in the Program by trying just one Honors course to see how you like it, we'll be glad to work with you. Just make sure you meet the qualifications, then sign up for the course or professor most suited to your needs.

If you feel ready to begin receiving all the benefits from full participation in the Honors Program, contact 892-7711 ext. 51253 or click here to request an Honors Application Form.

For additional information, click link below:

HonorsPromoKit.pdf