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Commonwealth Honors Courses

English Composition II Honors

An enhanced version of the required second-tier writing course, providing creative opportunities for class discussion and special projects.

The Honors Seminar: Ethical Dilemmas and Other Special Topics

An interdisciplinary seminar centered on student involvement, featuring guest speakers in a variety of subject areas and culminating in a project designed by the student.

LGBT Themes in Literature – Honors
A theme-based literature course focused on authors who represent LGBT-related topics in their work and/or their lives. Students develop research, writing, and presentation skills in collaboration with Professor David LaFontaine.

Honors Projects / Independent Courses
Independent projects attached to any course (3+ credits) as approved by coordinators, and accompanied by weekly meetings with a sponsoring instructor..

Contact Info:

Professor David LaFontaine
508-588-9100 x2838

Associate Professor Panteha Sanati
508-588-9100 x1852

Administrative Assistant, Kylie O’Brien
CHP@massasoit.edu
508-588-9100 x1317

Commonwealth Honors Program – Successful Completion Requirements

Students must complete English Composition II Honors*, the Honors Seminar and a third (3+ credit) Honors course, with a grade of B+ or better in each Honors course, and an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.

*Students who complete English Composition II with a B or better before entering the Honors program can substitute this requirement by completing a 200-level literature course with a B+ or better.

“The Honors program helped me discover my strengths within myself that I was not aware I possessed. I will carry the experience forever in my mind and in my heart.”
– Suzanne Morris