Connavino Honors Program
In The Patton College of Education and Human Services
at Ohio University
Honors Program
"I believe the best way to start improving our education system is torecruit smart, driven, and qualified teachers for the classroom.Creating an Honors Track and providing extended researchopportunities will help attract the type of students needed to affectchange in our schools."- Michelle Connavino
Program Description
Honors Program is learning community for talented studentspursuing a major in teacher education.
Students in the honors program complete special inquiry-basedcourses some of which will substitute for and some of which willaugment regular requirements.
In addition, honors students will engage in substantial school-basedfield experiences.
Continued involvement with the Honors Program throughout the juniorand senior years will enable the students to develop products (i.e.,conference presentations and manuscripts) based on the findings oftheir study.
Program Benefits
Honors students will gain valuable research skills by:
Participating in inquiry-based courses;
Conducting a research project in a pre-K-12 classroom;
Collaborating, on a research team with peers and facultymembers.
Program Benefits
Honors students will also be able to participate in field experiencesearly in their programs, and they will be given the chance toparticipate in several different classroom placements, e.g., in the newRural-Urban Collaborative, a partnership recently established withThe Ohio State University and The Columbus Public Schools.
The experiences afforded to Honors Program students provide themwith a clear understanding of the types of challenges that confrontstudents and teachers in today’s schools.
Throughout their program, honors students will be made aware ofopportunities to participate in special events, apply for scholarshipsand awards, and work on research projects. Upon completion of alldegree requirements, students in the Honors Program will receive anhonors diploma.
Program Expectations
Honors Program students will be required to maintain a record of highachievement and remain in good standing with the University.
Students in the Honors Program will be expected to go above andbeyond the requirements for other undergraduate students.
Honors Program students will be expected to be leaders in theCollege of Education by joining and taking leadership roles in theStudent Ambassador Program, professional organizations, and otherspecial initiatives.
Course Offerings -
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Course Title: Current Issues in Education
Instructors: Dean Middleton & Dr. Diane Gut
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Course Title: Issues in Rural Education
Instructor: Dr. Craig Howley
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Course Title: English Language Learners - Principles and Practice
Instructor: Dr. Guofang Wan
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Course Title: Introduction to Applied Research
Instructor: Dr. John Hitchcock
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Course Title: Ideas and Inquiry in Education
Instructor: Dr. John Hitchcock
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Course Title: Diversity in Rural Schools
Instructor: Dr. Francis Godwyll
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Course Title: Undergraduate Research Project
Instructors: Dr. Gene Geist & Dr. Jerry Johnson
Applying for Honors Program
High Achievement: Applicants should show strong academicachievement in high school through a high GPA and high SAT or ACTscores.
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (4.0 Scale)
Minimum ACT Composite Score: 25
Minimum SAT Math & Critical Reading Score: 1130
Applying for Honors Track
Leadership & Involvement: Applicants should show evidence ofinvolvement in extracurricular activities, community service, andleadership roles.
Personal Essay: Explanation of student’s motivation to be a teacherand how the Honors Program will help achieve that goal.
Applying for Honors Track
Supplemental Essay:
A student who does not meet the minimum requirementsmay submit a supplemental essay with his or her application.The essay should document past extracurricular involvement,leadership experience, and other background considerationsthat will help admissions counselors understand theapplicant’s qualifications for the program.
How To Apply
A Complete Application Includes:
Application Form (typed, neatly printed, or completed online)
§ Basic Information
§ Scholastic Record
§ Activities, Leadership Experience, and Awards
3 References
Letter of Recommendation (from one of your three references)
Personal Essay(s) (word-processed)
Personal Interview (possible)
