University Honors

Subject abbreviation: HNPG College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Richard A. Cardullo, Ph.D., Howard H Hays, Jr. Endowed Chair and Faculty Director, University Honors; Interim Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education 381 Surge

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Outstanding students from all disciplines and majors can participate in University Honors. University Honors challenges honors students to take an active role in shaping their education through a variety of curricular, co- curricular, extracurricular and service learning opportunities. Students benefit from University Honors staff support in the areas of professional development, including guidance on applying for internships, summer enrichment programs, scholarships, fellowships, awards, and graduate and professional schools. A seminar room, UCDC 191A Seminar for General Research (4) Seminar, 3 hours; written work, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Complements the internship experience of participants in the UCDC program by connecting their internship experience to a focused research project. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

UCDC 191B Seminar on Congress (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-divi- sion standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Explores how Congress works, including representation of constitu- ents, congressional elections, internal rules, the role of parties, relations with the executive branch, and policymaking. Complements the internship experience of participants in the UCDC program who intern on Capitol Hill. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

UCDC 191C Seminar on the Presidency and Executive Branch (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of the instructor; admission to the UC Washington Center Program. Examines American presidential lead- ership, the evolving role of the presidency in American culture. Introduces students to major thematic debates that define presidential politics. Complements the internship experience of participants in the UCDC program who intern in the Executive Branch. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

UCDC 191D Seminar in Environmental Policy (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Covers theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches used in determining the environmental sustainability of various public policies. Complements the internship experience of students whose internships relate to the environment by connecting their internship experience to a focused research project. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfac- tory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

UCDC 191E Seminar in International Policy (4) Sem- inar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prereq- uisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Investigates the complex policy communi- ty-including governmental, non-governmental, and intergovernmental actors-that engages in forging international policy. Complements the internship expe- rience of students whose internships relate to foreign policy by connecting their internship experience to a focused research project. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

UCDC 191F Seminar on the Washington Media (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prereq- uisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Explores the rapidly changing relationship between the news media, political communication and governing. Complements the internship experience of students whose internship relates to the media by connecting their internship experience to a focused research project. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research. Satisfac- tory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. UC Riverside Washington Academic Internship Program (UCDC) / University Honors / 464

determined in collaboration with the instructor. Satis- factory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 4 units.

HNPG 096A Foundations of Leadership: Leadership Success Strategies (4) Seminar, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; written work, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program (UHP) or consent of instructor; consent of the Director of the UHP. An introduction to leadership theory, ideology, language, and skills development. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

HNPG 096B Ethical Leadership in Practice: Philosophy of Leadership (4) Seminar, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; extra reading, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): admis- sion to the University Honors Program (UHP) or con- sent of instructor; consent of the Director of the UHP; HNPG 096A. An introduction to the nature, styles, skills, and concepts of ethical leadership that utilizes historic and contemporary models and emphasizes moral roots of responsible leadership. Examines an array of leadership styles and ethical considerations for leaders. Students apply what they are learning through campus and community involvement. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

HNPG 096C Mentors in Action: Student Leadership and Communities (4) Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 2 hours; practicum, 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program (UHP) or consent of instructor; consent of the Director of the UHP; HNPG 096A. Provides leadership experiences and the oppor- tunity to develop leadership skills through the planning and implementing of student activities and services. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not availa- ble. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units.

HNPG 97 Honors Lower-Division Research (4-Feb) Con- sultation, 1-4 hours; outside research, 2-4 hours; term paper, 2-4 hours. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor; consent of the University Honors Program. Independ- ent research or projects completed in consultation with a faculty member. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 4 units.

HNPG 098-I Honors Individual Internship (4-Feb) Consultation, 1-2 hours; internship, 4-8 hours; written work, 1-2 hours. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor. In- ternship placement on or off campus that provides op- portunities to acquire skills and experience for future endeavors. Students who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 4 units.