ASP Honors Program-2006

STAFF REPORT

The Armenian Studies Program announces that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2006 Armenian Studies Honors Program at Fresno State.

The Honors Program is designed to encourage outstanding students to participate in a challenging course of study. Candidates will develop their intellectual and creative talents and have the chance to interact directly with faculty. The Honors Program provides the opportunity for highly qualified, advanced Armenian Studies Program students to sharpen their analytical abilities, refine their writing skills, and expand their knowledge of Armenian studies. The honors culminating experience itself is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired as Armenian Studies Minors.

Minimum criteria for application to the program:

• Entry as Fresno State student with Junior standing or transfer student with Junior standing (minimum of 60 units)

• Continuing Fresno State students must have completed at least four Armenian Studies courses. Transfer students must complete the Armenian Studies Minor with minimum progress of one course per semester.

• GPA of at least 3.5 in Armenian Studies courses.

• Maintain 3.4 overall GPA as a Junior

• GPA of at least 3.5 in the first three semesters (freshman and sophomore) of course work

Other requirements for the application:

• Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an Armenian Studies faculty member.

• A sample of work, preferably a paper written for an Armenian Studies course.

Contact:

Armenian Studies Program, 5245 N Backer Ave. PB 4, Fresno, CA 93740-8001, Telephone: 559-278-2669, Web site: www.armenianstudies.csufresno.edu

Completed applications must be received at the Armenian Studies Program office by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2006.

Student requirements for successful completion of Honors Program:

• Students must complete the Armenian Studies Minor, which will include honors designated Armenian Studies courses (requirements above regular course work).

• Students must participate in Smittcamp Family Honors Colloquium (a weekly two-hour meeting for all honors students) as long as they are in the Armenian Studies Honors Program.

The colloquia provide presentations on current affairs, public policy, and contemporary society with a focus organized around broad themes.

• Students must complete a culminating honors experience.

• Students must complete 20 hours of community service per semester.

• Students upon completion of the honors project, present their research at the end of the semester and write up their project in journal article format.

All students accepted into the Armenian Studies Honors Program are guaranteed the following scholarship:

• Full registration fees for two years (four semesters)*

*Student must maintain the following GPA to be eligible for the scholarship:

• 3.4 for Junior year

• No less than 3.25 during overall university career.

(Scholarship estimate for Fall 2006/Spring 2007 is $3,000)

Note: Up to four of these scholarships can be awarded in any one academic year.

Benefits:
• Program Honors noted on transcript and diploma
• Armenian Studies Program Honors Certificate
• Honors medallion
• Recognized as Armenian Studies Program Honors graduate in all publicity.