What is the difference between an Honors Program/College and departmental honors?
Honors Programs or Colleges are offered by some schools to provide a greater academic challenge to selected students. Honors programs may include smaller class sizes, honors housing, a senior capstone project or thesis, or special elective courses. Some colleges require an additional application to the Honors Program while others consider students automatically. Departmental honors may be offered by individual departments to students within that major who achieve a minimum required GPA.
