SCH 101: Introduction to University Scholars & Stony Brook

A seminar intended to integrate students into the University Scholars Program and the University community by providing information about Stony Brook and a forum for discussion of values, intellectual and social development, and personal and institutional expectations. Students will have opportunities to reflect on the meaning and purpose of honors education. This course is a graduation requirement for all first-year students (students in their first-year of college study). Not for credit in addition to ADV 101, GLS 101, ACH 101, LDS 101, HON 101, HDV 101, ITS 101, SSO 101, SBU 101, LSE 101, or WSE 101.

Prerequisite: Member of the University Scholars Program

1 credit, S/U grading

SCH 102: University Scholars Seminar

A seminar for all second-semester freshmen in the University Scholars Program. The seminar covers various topics under the general scope of the Scholars Program's three pillars: leadership, service, and academic excellence. Seminar topics will vary by section and include examination of different areas of science, technology, humanities, service-learning and leadership development. This course is a graduation requirement for all first year Scholars. Not for credit in addition to ACH 102, GLS 102, HDV 102, ITS 102, LDS 102, or SSO 102.

Prerequisite: Member of the University Scholars Program

1 credit

SCH 275: University Honors Fellows Seminar

University Honors Fellows enroll in SCH 275 in the spring semester of their freshman year and SCH 276 in the fall semester of their sophomore year. This seminar prepares students for supervised learning and teaching experiences that will occur primarily in the fall 276 course. Main content areas include student development theory; mentorship; leadership development; best practices in teaching and learning; and honors education. This seminar is offered as HON 275, SCH 275, and WSE 275.

Prerequisite: A grade of "S" in HON/SCHWSE 101; member of a University Honors Program; permission of the instructor

1 credit, S/U grading

SCH 276: University Honors Fellows Practicum

The second semester course in the sequence following SCH 275. Students assume higher responsibility and are given opportunities to apply teaching theories and concepts as learned in 275. Fellows serve as a Teaching Assistants for SCH 101. This course is offered as HON 276, SCH 276, and WSE 276.

Prerequisite: A grade of "S" in HON/SCH/WSE 275; member of a University Honors Program (HON/SCH/WSE); permission of the instructor

SBC:     EXP+

1 credit, S/U grading

SCH 444: Experiential Learning

This course is designed for students who engage in a substantial, structured experiential learning activity in conjunction with another class. Experiential learning occurs when knowledge acquired through formal learning and past experience are applied to a "real-world" setting or problem to create new knowledge through a process of reflection, critical analysis, feedback and synthesis. Beyond-the-classroom experiences that support experiential learning may include: service learning, mentored research, field work, or an internship.

Prerequisite: WRT 102 or equivalent; permission of the instructor and approval of the EXP+ contract (http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/bulletin/current/policiesandregulations/degree_requirements/EXPplus.php)

SBC:     EXP+

0 credit, S/U grading

SCH 475: Scholars Teaching Practicum

The purpose of this course is to allow upper-division students the opportunity to work with a faculty member as an assistant in one of the faculty member's scheduled SCH 101 or 102 seminars. The student must attend all classes and carry out tasks assigned by the faculty member to assist in teaching the course. The student will meet with the instructor on a regular basis to discuss intellectual and pedagogical matters relating to the course. May be repeated up to a limit of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: Member of the University Scholars Program; permission of the instructor and department

SBC:     EXP+

1 credit, S/U grading

SCH 488: University Scholars Internship

Students learn about contemporary issues in higher education, community building, and teaching at a research university through hands-on work with the University Scholars Program. Work assigned will include participation in the planning and operation of events and initiatives sponsored by the the program. Students are required to submit written reports on their experiences to the University Scholars Program. May be repeated up to a limit of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: Member of the University Scholars Program; permission of the instructor

SBC:     EXP+

0-3 credits, S/U grading