* ECON-129 is the Honors Colloquium. 
The 2009-2010 PTK honors topic is “The Paradox of Affluence:  Choices, Challenges & Consequences.” 

To graduate with an MCC Honors Program Diploma, students must complete a minimum of 3 honors courses (of their choice) PLUS the Honors Colloquium (required).  A total of 12 credits minimum in honors courses.

Pre-requisite for all honors courses: ENGL-101

Honors Program Diploma Requirements:

1. To graduate with an MCC Honors Program Diploma, students must complete 4 honors courses:  the Honors Colloquium (required 3 credits) PLUS a minimum of 3 other honors courses (9+ credits) of their choice. 

2. To graduate with an MCC Honors Program Diploma, students must also complete 45 hours of campus/community service.  This can be completed in LDDV-195 or on a Contract basis through the Honors Coordinator.

Registration Policy:  Classes designated as honors sections will be given first priority to honors program students.  However, any MCC student with a cumulative 3.25 GPA may also enroll for honors courses, if they have the permission of the Honors Program Coordinator.

Scholarship Eligibility:  Only Honors Program students are eligible for the Honors Program Partial-tuition Scholarship.  Students who are not admitted to the Honors Program, but who have permission to enroll in an honors section, are not eligible for the Honors Scholarship.

To apply to the Honors Program or to schedule honors classes, call 762-0360 for an appointment with Heather S. Sisto, Honors Program Coordinator in CM-1006.

Guide to General Education Designations for Associates of Arts or Associates of Science
(Effective Fall 2009 Regardless of Start Date)
Designation	Description	Number of Credits
hum	Humanities	8 credits required
soc	Social Science	8 credits required
cmp	English Composition	6 credits required
nsl	Natural Science with Lab	4 credits required
int	Information Technology	2 credits required