Honors credit is awarded in two ways. To earn some Honors credits, students will enroll in special sections of courses included within the General Education requirements of all graduates. For other Honors credits, they will work closely with specific professors to complete contracts designed for an individual or for a small group of selected students.


Honors credit by contract requires the completion of all work and examinations in the regular course to which this contract is attached. The Honors component of these contracts should include, at minimum, the equivalent of one hour a week additional contact with the instructor. The contract must state what additional work and/or projects are required for earning the Honors credit. This contract must be approved by the Honors Coordinator before the Honors work is begun. Students considering Honors work by contract should consult with the Honors Program Coordinator or the appropriate instructor to discuss the student’s qualifications and the requirements for earning Honors credit.

Honors courses or Honors credit by contract will receive a special notation of “Honors” on the student’s academic transcript.

As the capstone experience for each Honors student, she works in a mentor relationship with a faculty member in her area of major study. Her course of study at Peace should develop a pride in professionalism appropriate to the world beyond graduation, where these students can see themselves as extraordinary individuals.


Students who complete sufficient Honors credits will receive an Honors seal on their Peace diploma. This special recognition will be awarded to those who complete 21 to 24 semester hours of Honors work over a period of four years. Fifteen to 18 hours should be completed in the first two years, 6 to 9 hours in the last two years.

The Honors Coordinator, Dr. Corinne Andersen , administers the program and approves all course enrollments and special credits.