Alternative Course Experiences
Alternative Course Experiences
Alternative Course Experiences
Honors alternative course experiences (ACE) are educational opportunities beyond the classroom that may replace one or more Honors courses. To be eligible to receive alternative course credit, you need to be an Honors student in good standing and you must apply in advance in order to have your application approved. The application for an Alternative Course Experience (ACE) Honors course credit may include writing a clear and persuasive statement that outlines why your proposed ACE should be treated as the equivalent of an Honors course.
Deadline to Apply:
Spring 2021 - November 20, 2020
Summer 2021 - April 16, 2021
Fall 2021 - June 4, 2021
Final Reflection Deadline:
Fall 2020 - December 17, 2020
Spring 2021 - May 7, 2021
Summer 2021 - August 31, 2021
Fall 2021 - December 16, 2021
Types of ACEs
Graduate Course via Senior Privilege
Internship
Research or Creative Experience
Study Abroad
There are many reasons why Honors students should take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad. Experiencing life in other countries and cultures; developing foreign language skills; broadening worldviews; and making lifelong friends while earning college credit are just some of them. Many students use study abroad experiences to prepare for graduate school and future employment. Most importantly, the experience will be one that you will remember and value for the rest of your life.
Honors Student Organization (HSO) Internship
ACEs for Education Majors
Given the broad range of Education Majors’ academic areas as well as the breadth of field-specific pedagogical techniques, Education Alternative Course Experiences must be arranged in consultation with the Honors Advisor, Assistant Dean or Dean of Honors (your Honors Contact). This version of ACE is currently only available to Education majors.
Each semester before your Clinical Practice Year, you will meet with your Honors Contact to discuss the classes for which you plan on registering to discern whether an Honors Contract Experience may be appropriate.