Honors

KNR invites students who are members of the University Honors program to apply for the “honors in the major” designation for KNR. Successfully completing the program gives you the designation of Honors in Kinesiology and Recreation when graduating. Your transcript and diploma will also note this designation.

Admission Requirements

• Declare a major in KNR
• Complete at least 30 and no more than 90 hours of course work, including at least six hours of KNR courses
• Have a minimum 3.30 overall GPA

These are minimum entry requirements. The honors coordinator and KNR academic advisors will determine who gains entry to the program.

Honors In the Major Requirements

Students earn this designation at graduation; requirements, including being in good standing with the Honors Program, are reviewed at the end of the final semester:

• 3.3 cumulative GPA
• 3.5 major GPA
• Fulfill Honors Program participation requirements: complete one Honors Learning Experience each semester in the program.
• Complete 2 Honors Learning Experiences in KNR, specifically:
  • KNR 295: Honors Seminar
  • 1 of the following:
    • Honors Contract in a KNR course at the 200 level or above
    • HON 285/286: Honors Undergraduate Research with a KNR faculty member
    • KNR 299: Honors Independent Study
• Complete an Honors Capstone Experience, which may include one of the following:
  • HON 285/286: Honors Undergraduate Research with a KNR faculty member
  • KNR 299: Honors Independent Study
  • HON 395: Honors Thesis