Taking place in small class settings, our faculty-guided honors experiences are project-driven, provide hands-on learning opportunities in the latest scholarship, nurtures creative thinking and help develop essential professional skills.
Our Honors Program is perfect for students who want to:
Notably, honors courses are no more time consuming than traditional ones, and lead to real-world outcomes.
By participating in honors courses, students can demonstrate actual accomplishments and in-demand skills to future employers, transfer institutions, or scholarships committees: “I have created…” instead of “I could do…”
“Transferring to a four-year university can be extremely difficult, especially when talking about an Ivy League school, and a significant component of my application was taking honors courses. The Honors Department provides support, guidance, and the courses necessary for academic success.”Nathalia Allenza ’22 Transferred to Princeton University; Member of the Honors Learning Community 2021-2022
Stimulating Classes: Our honors classes are meticulously crafted to delve deeper into subject matter, explore cutting-edge research, and ignite thought-provoking discussions. Prepare to be inspired by passionate professors and engage in lively debates with like-minded peers.
Small Class Sizes: With fewer students, you’ll enjoy enhanced opportunities for participation, collaboration, and individualized mentorship. Dive into an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and open dialogue.
Recognition and Distinction: Completing our college honors classes can lead to prestigious accolades and distinctions, elevating your resume and opening doors to future opportunities. Showcase your commitment to scholarly pursuits and set yourself apart in a competitive world.
Students who participate in the Honors Program experience can choose from the following options:
Students complete 9 credits in honors courses with 3-4 of the credits to be completed in Math (MAT) or Science (SCI) courses. Students will volunteer in community projects, present or publish their work, and complete online semester academic orientations.
Intended for those students who would like to take a single Honors Course without enrolling in the Honors Certificate Program.
Students enrolled in honors classes can submit their papers for publication in Free Thought/Pensamiento Libre, the student scholarly journal of the Humanities Honor Society.
Advisor
Charlotte Quigley: cquigley@middlesexcollege.edu
Advisors
Janet Cosenza: jcosenza@middlesexcollege.edu
Pam Hicks: phicks@middlesexcollege.edu
Advisors
Juan Saborido: jsaborido@middlesexcollege.edu
Advisors
Joseph Pascale: jpascale@middlesexcollege.edu
Cristóbal Espinoza: cespinoza@middlesexcollege.edu
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Melissa Luis: mluis@middlesexcollege.edu
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Susan Altman: saltman@middlesexcollege.edu
Advisor
Mohit Nigam: mnigam@middlesexcollege.edu
Advisor
Crystal Quillen: cquillen@middlesexcollege.edu
Co-advisors: Jenifer Olvera, Alyssa Ignacio, Luke Agojo: trialpha@middlesexcollege.edu
