Honors Program
Take Your Education to the Next Level
If you’re academically-driven and always up for a challenge, then the Honors Program at CIU is for you.
This rigorous program will take your college education to the next level through active participation and deep intellectual engagement. Being an Honors student also enhances your academic journey by sharpening your skills in your chosen field and preparing you for your career or advanced graduate study.
CIU Honors Program Benefits
- Additional Scholarship Funds – Honors students receive $5,000 in scholarship funds per year; renewable for up to four academic years.
- Honors-Specific Classes – Your major offers honors classes that are designed to provide a more in-depth level of study.
- Collaborative Learning Environment – You’ll engage with and build connections with like-minded students, as you support each other and work toward your goals.
- Faculty Mentorship – The benefits of working one-on-one with faculty are far-reaching. They will help you develop both written and oral communication skills, increase your research abilities, and encourage critical thinking.
How to Apply
Admission to the CIU Honors Program is reserved for campus-based undergraduate students, and requires a separate application from the CIU admission application.
Requirements
- GPA – Minimum 3.75 on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
- Standardized Test Scores – Minimum of a 1280 on the SAT, a 27 on the ACT, or a 84 on the CLT.
Admission
Once you have been accepted to CIU, if you meet the above requirements, you will receive an email invitation to apply to the program. Complete the application, and your admission counselor will let you know once the Honors faculty has made an admission decision.
In order to keep the Honors program as personalized as possible, spaces are limited. That means the sooner you apply to CIU, the sooner you can receive your invitation to apply, so don’t wait!
Unique Honors Courses
One of the most exciting aspects of the Honors Program at CIU is the opportunity to take honors-level classes.
These courses are specifically designed to enhance your major and increase your ability to succeed in academically rigorous situations. Here’s just a sampling of the many options that are available.
THE 3310 - Christian Theology
This course provides a study of the theological truths of the Bible, during which you will focus on the basic doctrines necessary for a Christian worldview: Scripture, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, sin and salvation, church, and future events. You will examine the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, supplemented with insights from the theological reflections of the church throughout its history and from contemporary theological discussions.
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic
This is an introduction of the science of reasoning in both formal and informal logic, so that you can begin to accurately apply the logic/ mathematical properties of validity, satisfiability, consistency, logical truth, and logical equivalence.
PHI 4140 - Seminar in Ethics
In this capstone course you will integrate Scripture, theology, and philosophy as they relate to who we are, what we should do, and living well. You will develop a Christian framework for ethical thinking and decision-making based on the Christian understanding of human nature as bearing the Image of God. Course limited to students classified as seniors. Prerequisite: PHI 2110
Featured Faculty
The CIU faculty members who work with Honors students are dedicated to sharing both their academic and real-world knowledge. You can also count on them to provide you with encouragement, support, and prayer when you need it.
