Students take one three-credit seminar (HCOL 2000) during each semester of their sophomore year, for a total of six credits. While ranging from the humanities to the STEM disciplines, courses share a common focus on providing students experience with research.
In their second year, students begin to narrow down their fields of study and focus more intensely on areas that interest them, working closely with other honors students and faculty in small seminars.
Topics vary from year to year and draw on the rich and diverse interests of the faculty from across the University who teach them. The seminars are open only to PLHC students.
Sophomore year is also a time to pursue academic opportunities outside of the classroom. Students will be strongly encouraged to apply for an undergraduate research grant. In addition, they may want to consider a study-abroad program or an internship for their junior year.