The Scholar's Electives program allows students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential to apply to Huron University College for admission to both a primary, discipline-based program of study and the Scholar's Electives module. The program is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment for students who wish to undertake an interdisciplinary experience. The program is intended primarily for students who are interested in completing a four-year Honors degree before moving on to their chosen careers.
Normally, students apply for admission to the Scholar's Electives program prior to registration in the first year of a BA degree program. Full-time students who qualify for membership at Western Scholars by having at least a 90% admission average are invited to apply. Selection will be determined by the Dean and Associate Dean of Arts and Social Science on the basis of grades, admission subjects, and personal accomplishments, such as demonstrated achievements beyond the classroom and community contributions, detailed on a supplementary admissions form. After the first year, students whose achievements are comparable to the program's admission and progression requirements may apply to the Associate Dean for late admission.
Program Requirements
The Scholar's Electives program includes an honors degree, with either an Honors Specialization or double Major, as well as the Scholar's Electives module. The Honors Specialization must be offered by a Department at Huron and in the case of a double Major, one Major module must be offered at Huron. .
The Scholar's Electives Module
3.0 courses
1.0 course: Interdisciplinary Studies 021E: Inquiry, Interpretation, Rhetoric, normally taken in first year
1.0 course: Interdisciplinary Studies 200E: The Origins of Ideas normally taken in second or third year
0.5 course: Scholar's Electives 300y: Directed Readings
0.5 course: Scholar's Electives 401y: Fourth Year Research Project
Students must be registered in a minimum of 5.0 courses during each Fall/Winter session. Students may take additional courses in the summer. With permission of the Department and the Dean, students with an appropriate background may be permitted to include senior courses in their first-year program. After first year, all courses taken by Scholar's Electives students must be numbered 200 and above. (One exception may be permitted with the Dean's approval.) Regulations governing the New Academic Choices, including the breadth and essay requirements, apply to Scholar's Electives students
For further information, please contact the Associate Dean of Arts and Social Science or visit our Academic Calendar
