Wayne State University

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Honors Lunch

Fulfilling your Honors service-learning requirement

Service-Learning Requirement
Beginning with the freshmen class of Fall 2008, students wishing to graduate with University Honors must complete a course with a service-learning component.  The purpose of the requirement is to better prepare students for productive lives in a diverse urban and global environment by involving students in community-based education and civic engagement.  For more information on service-learning, please see communityengagement.wayne.edu.

Learning objectives of the Honors Service-Learning Requirement include: 

  • To enhance academic learning opportunities by integrating theory with service to the community
  • To learn how to work effectively with diverse populations 
  • To develop communication, negotiation, and problem solving abilities 
  • To heighten interest in and skills for community advocacy 
  • To advance research skills

Fulfilling the HON 3000 Service-Learning Requirement
HON 3000 is required for students who wish to graduate with University Honors. It is offered for S and U grades only. Students will not receive degree credit.

To fulfill this requirement:

  • HON 3000 must be selected in conjunction with a designated co-requisite (3 credit minimum).   For example, if you choose to register for one of the approved English 3010 sections, you will also register for HON 3000 which is a 0 credit course.  Visit http://www.honors.wayne.edu/slcourses.php for a list of available, approved co-requisites.
  • HON 3000 requires permission to register.   All students registered in one of the courses listed on http://www.honors.wayne.edu/slcourses.php will receive notice during the first two weeks of the school year that the block has been lifted.  At that point they should register for HON 3000.
  • Students may also propose alternate service-learning opportunities as an Honors Option.  Visit http://honors.wayne.edu/forms.php to download the Honors Option form. Approval by CommunityEngagement@Wayne is required prior to registration.