Honors Enrichment Contracts

The primary purpose of the Honors Enrichment Contract is to give students and faculty the

opportunity to interact about challenging academic issues. Students and faculty should feel free

to design an agreement in addition to general course expectations that is tailored to the specifics

of their interaction, the expected work, and the course. Both faculty and students should be able

to benefit from the honors enrichment contract work. Please see the FAQs below and contact

your Honors advisor if you have any additional questions.

Some examples of past Honors Enrichment Contracts include:

– Conduct an individual research project or assist with faculty research

– Extend course knowledge to community outreach

– Design and test a lab project

Contract Requirements

What kinds of projects can be completed for a contract?

Appropriate contracts vary by discipline, but here are just a few ideas:

– Conduct an individual research project or assist with faculty research

– Create, test, and/or evaluate a software program

– Prepare and present a class lecture

– Complete a small group project with other honors students

– Produce a research paper

Yes, some classes have been designated for automatic honors credit and there are also honors

sections of classes. For a full list visit the Barrett Signature Courses page and select the semester

class list on the right. Additionally, in-person graduate classes count for automatic honors credit.

Do online graduate classes count for automatic honors credit?

Hybrid graduate classes will count for automatic honors credit. However, online only graduate

classes do not count for honors. Barrett may award honors credit for online graduate coursework

if students complete at least 8 hours of face-to-face work with the professor. Direct contact with

faculty is an essential component of all honors work. Students may forward an email from their

Do contracts have to be for classes inside my major?

No, Honors Enrichment Contracts can be completed in any discipline, no matter your major.

However, you should be treating this experience as an opportunity to connect with faculty and

network within the department. Often times, great Honors Contracts can become great starting

points for the Thesis/Creative Project, making faculty support for the project simple.

Which faculty members are eligible to supervise honors contracts?

Honors enrichment contracts may only be completed with regular ASU faculty, not with

graduate teaching assistants, faculty associates, staff, or adjunct faculty. If you have a class with

a non-faculty member and want to complete a contract for that class, you should find a faculty

member willing to support you in this supplementary project. There is a section in the contract

How will my professor be notified about my contract?

Professors initially will be e-mailed after the contract deadline is passed. They can view the

contract at any time through their class roster on myASU.

How do I know if a contract is available for my class?

In some cases, professors will make a notation in the ASU Course Catalog that contracts will be

offered to students. If not stated in the ASU Course Catalog, a contract may still be an option.

You should discuss this with your professor directly.

Earning Honors Credit

How many contracts are recommended each semester?

Honors credits). Earning credit for your Honors Enrichment Contract also involves receiving a

"C" grade or higher in the course.

Is there a limit to how many contracts I can do for honors credit?

There is no limit to the number of honors contracts you can complete.

Responsibilities and Deadlines

What I am responsible for in the contract?

Students - Attend regular meetings with your professor, ask how you will be evaluated by your

professor, and make sure you understand what you are required to complete. Submit your work

on time.

Faculty - Give clear expectations of required work, check in on progress of the student, initially

states what should occur in the event that the contract is unfulfilled. You will be subjected to any

consequences outlined in this section. If for any reason you cannot complete the contract, you

should speak with your professor as soon as possible to discuss these consequences.

What if I miss the deadline to submit a contract?

If you miss the deadline to submit the contract, but a professor has agreed to work with you on a

project, you should contact your Barrett Advisor to discuss your options for submitting the

contract.

When should I be completing the contract?

All work for Honors Enrichment Contract credit must be completed during the semester in which

the student has registered for the course. Unless otherwise specified by the instructor, the final