Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in June 2026 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.
HNRS 1901. Honors REACT: First-Year Seminar. 1 Credit Hour.
Honors REACT is a collaborative first-year seminar that introduces students to the Pillars of Temple Honors: Inclusive Community, Intellectual Curiosity, Integrity in Leadership, and Social Courage. Through shared readings, personal reflection, and collaborative discussion, you'll explore these pillars and begin to define your place within Temple, Honors, and Philadelphia. This course is the foundation of your Honors experience. You'll examine your identity, values, and goals, and connect them to your academic journey. Weekly activities are designed to build critical thinking, spark curiosity, encourage meaningful dialogue, and engage with the communities around us. All students follow the same schedule and assignments, creating a shared experience across the first-year Honors class. By the end of the semester, you'll have the tools to approach your college education with purpose and integrity, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully to your communities.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: SCHONORS, UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: CEC, HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HNRS 2905. Honors Writing About the Self: Exploring Opportunities and Communicating Strengths. 1 Credit Hour.
This class is designed to teach the critical thinking and writing skills needed to apply for nationally competitive fellowships or graduate/professional school. Students will hone their critical thinking skills by exploring and clarifying their strengths and goals, learning how to identify and assess opportunities relevant to those goals, and practicing the art of writing about themselves. Students will become familiar with national fellowships and will learn to craft a compelling Personal Statement, which is typically required by scholarship applications or graduate school applications in some form. This course culminates in the creation of personal statement ready for submission.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HNRS 3900. Honors Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.
Course content varies each semester. Please see the Honors Course Guide or contact the Honors office for details.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: SCHONORS, UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
HNRS 3902. Honors Peer Mentor Development. 0 to 1 Credit Hours.
Honors Peer Mentor Development is a variable credit course that introduces students to content and communication skills identified as integral to serving as a peer mentor in the college setting. Through this course, students will become proficient guides to Temple and community resources, well-versed in college and academic success strategies, and equipped with interpersonal communication skills to deliver their message and reach fellow students. Course material will be grounded in student development theory. Focus will be paid to how peer mentors can contribute to the persistence of their peers in college by considering at-risk or other special student populations' needs. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to serve in the Honors Mentor Network - a collection of students devoted to helping their peers adjust and thrive at Temple University and in the Honors Program and who provide academic success outreach, transition assistance, and guidance for those unsure where to turn to for help. Students must apply and be selected as an Honors Peer Mentor to register for this course.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: SCHONORS, UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HNRS 4901. Creating Knowledge: Honors Senior Project Design. 0 to 1 Credit Hours.
This workshop-style seminar has one clear and overriding objective: To prepare students for their interdisciplinary honors senior project. That's it. In this class, we will take a number of carefully laid out steps to get students on the right path by developing a do-able topic, laying out a clear research agenda, and thinking about the best ways to present their findings and observations.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: SCHONORS, UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HNRS 4985. Honors Social Justice Internship. 3 Credit Hours.
Supervised Honors internship focused on social justice organizations and community-based work. Students contribute eight hours a week at their placement site and participate in reflective seminars. A final paper is completed under the guidance of a Temple coordinator.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
HNRS 4999. Honors Senior Project. 2 Credit Hours.
This class is for students to finish their approved and vetted honors senior project. While students will work independently, they will regularly check in with the instructor and turn in parts of their thesis at regular intervals.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: SCHONORS, UHONORS, UHONORSTR.
Course Attributes: HO
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
