Nursing, Honors Program
Nursing, Honors Program
The School of Nursing Honors Program at UNC Charlotte focuses on scholarship and leadership by addressing key issues in nursing at the microsystem level. Eligible students admitted to the upper-division major can apply during their first semester through a competitive process, meeting both university and program-specific admission requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students who meet the eligibility criteria for the School of Nursing (SON) Honors Program and are unconditionally admitted to the upper-division major can apply for the program. Applications are accepted during the first semester of upper division through a competitive selection process. To qualify for admission, students must:
- Receive unconditional admission to the upper division major
- Have a nursing prerequisite minimum GPA of 3.7
- Submit an application that includes a typed statement (500 words or less) which addresses the following:
- What are your academic/career goals specifically related to nursing?
- How will participation in the School of Nursing Honors Program impact your academic/career goals?
- What key issues do you think are impacting the nursing profession?
- What role do nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare?
Applications are reviewed by the SON Honors Committee. Recommendations for admission are made to the SON Director and are based on academic achievement (GPA) and scoring of statement. Students with questions related to the admission decision to the SON Honors Program may direct them to the SON Honors Committee. Upon acceptance, the student must sign the Honors College Student Code form.
Course Requirements
NURS 3700 – Creating and Sustaining Change in Nursing (2) (taken during Junior year)
NURS 4203 – Leadership and Informatics for Nursing Practice (3) (Honors section; taken during Senior year)
Progression Requirements
Students must complete the Application to Candidacy process with the Honors College in order to graduate with honors.
To remain in the School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors program, students must meet SON progression criteria, receive no grade less than a B in NURS courses with an allowance of one earned C, and maintain a preferred GPA of 3.7 or above.
All Honors students must adhere to SON and Honors College policies and procedures.
- Maintain a preferred GPA of 3.7 or above
- Grades of B or above for NURS courses. One grade of C will be allowed.
- Grade of A in NURS 4203 honors section test of change, research, quality improvement, or health promotion project
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